by Liberty Ready Mix | Mar 18, 2021 | Education, General
It is always important to maintain thorough and sufficient techniques for pouring new ready-mix concrete. When pouring new concrete in the early spring, slabs can be more prone to shrinkage cracking than usual. To maximize the quality of your next Des Moines area... 
by Liberty Ready Mix | Nov 16, 2020 | Education, General
Even though concrete is one of the most durable paving materials available, without the proper care and attention in the wintertime, your concrete could easily become damaged by exposure to snow and ice and freeze and thaw cycles. If you’ve poured concrete within the... 
by Liberty Ready Mix | Apr 9, 2020 | Education, General
Curing concrete flatwork plays an imperative role in the strength and durability development of concrete over time. Curing is the maintenance of satisfactory moisture content and temperature in concrete for a period immediately following the placing and finishing so... 
by Liberty Ready Mix | Mar 17, 2020 | Newsfeed
In response to the public health crises, Liberty has taken steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 virus in its workplace. Based on current guidance from the CDC and the Iowa Department of Public Health, we have adopted a set of COVID-19 guidelines, which are posted... 
by Liberty Ready Mix | Feb 14, 2020 | Education
With winter comes snow and ice removal. Besides shoveling or using a snowblower, many sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and streets are covered in chemical deicers to melt ice and snow and make concrete safer. However, using deicers on your new concrete could end up... 
by Liberty Ready Mix | Aug 19, 2018 | Education
We’re here at Liberty Ready Mix want to offer insight on what this problem is and how you can prevent it from happening to your concrete, saving you time and money on problems that could arise later. What is Scaling and What Causes It? Scaling is the peeling or...