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New Van Meter Recycling Yard and Plant

New Van Meter Recycling Yard and Plant

We are excited to announce that our brand new ready mix plant will be opening in April 2023. The plant will be located at 1550 Veterans Memorial Parkway Van Meter, IA 50261, and a second recycling yard is located just across the street. With the new Van Meter plant...

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Effects of Salt on Concrete

Effects of Salt on Concrete

Salt does not damage concrete, but the effects of salt can. That sounds weird, so we’ll explain. Salt does not chemically react with hardened concrete. Salt does however lower the freezing point of water, attract moisture, and increase pressure of frozen water. Salt...

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Compromising Concrete Durability

Compromising Concrete Durability

One gallon of water added to a yard of properly designed 4000 psi concrete mix can: Increase the slump about one inch (Use a water reducer instead) Cut the compressive strength by as much as 200psi Waste the effect of 1/4 bag of cement Increase the shrinkage potential...

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COLD WEATHER CONCRETE

COLD WEATHER CONCRETE

As temperatures begin to fall, special precautions must be taken when ordering, placing, finishing and curing concrete. Placing exterior concrete in freezing temperatures is risky, even when covered with blankets. Good concrete practices and proper planning are...

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