by Liberty Ready Mix | Oct 1, 2017 | Education
What Causes Concrete Flatwork Damage? Freeze/thaw cycles during cold months are the most common cause of damage to the surface of concrete flatwork. Concrete is a porous material that will absorb moisture at the surface. When the absorbed moisture freezes, in exerts a... 
by Liberty Ready Mix | Jun 30, 2017 | Education
In Central Iowa, concrete popouts are unfortunately an inevitable occurrence when it comes to concrete. They can be caused by a variety of environmental and aggregate reasons, but there are several things you can do in order to prevent and protect against concrete... 
by Liberty Ready Mix | May 30, 2017 | Education
Every spring, we experienced a number of call-backs from owners complaining about scaled surfaces on exterior, slabs-on-grade (mainly driveways). In fact, this problem is common among ready mix producers in the Des Moines area, Iowa, and the entire Midwest. This is...