Pike County Concrete

The first recorded shipment of Portland cement arrived in the US in 1868. The first Portland cement plant in the US was opened by David Saylor in Coplay, PA, in 1871. The first well-defined formula for Portland cement was established by Henri le Chatelier in 1887.

Stamped, colored concrete grows more popular each year. Plus, new cement-based antiquing liquids do more than add depth, they improve the surface durability. These liquids actually function as a tie coat, binding both the color layer and sealer to the stamped surface.

Although you may not think of concrete when contemplating the perfect indoor space for your family, this robust material has properties that can help make a house a more comfortable home. Here are some examples: great insulating capacity, excellent sound-dampening properties, and superior fire resistance.

Some homeowners are concerned concrete stairs might be slippery. Typically, it’s not an issue, but if you’re concerned, you can apply a special slip-resistant sealing coat, or add a non-slip compound to a traditional sealing coat.

Legend has it that in 1824, English bricklayer and mason Joseph Aspdin devised Portland cement by heating limestone and clay in his kitchen oven. Aspdin discovered that these steps created hydraulic cement that hardens when water is added and grows stronger as it cures.