Edwards Concrete Contractors Inc

Edwards Concrete Contractors Inc CONCRETE CONTRACTORS IN DUBUQUE, IA The Edwards Concrete Contractors Inc. name is built on the principles of exceptional quality, service and value.

We are locally owned and operated in Dubuque, IA by Tyrone V. Putchio and sons, and take great pride in the concrete work we provide. At Edwards Concrete Contractors Inc., we know concrete. With over 35 years in the business, we deliver solid workmanship with a commitment to outstanding quality. We also understand that you have a budget and schedule, which is why we are dedicated to providing timely services at reasonable prices.

05/02/2024

Before the invention of Portland cement, numerous ingredients were used in cement mixtures over the centuries with greater or lesser success. Here are some that may surprise you: horsehair, dung, straw and blood.

04/30/2024

Concrete will take much longer to cure in colder climates. By setting properly, your concrete foundation will be much stronger and last longer. This is a key factor to keep in mind when planning your build.

04/25/2024

As part of the concrete process, a concrete contractor will make sure that the concrete has the proper slump, or flow consistency. If the slump is too low, the concrete won't flow enough to fit properly. If the slump is too high, then some might be lost through the frame.

04/23/2024

For some home foundation jobs, a concrete pump may be needed. This happens when the construction site environment is such that a cement mixer cannot be brought in.

04/18/2024

While anyone can buy the materials to mix concrete at home for small projects, it’s not always an effective use of your time. Let us handle your next concrete project so that you can start tackling other home improvement projects.

04/16/2024

When did pre-cast concrete molds become the standard for building? The use of pre-cast concrete was pioneered in Liverpool, England in 1905. John Alexander Brodie was the civil engineer who spearheaded the idea and made it common practice.

04/11/2024

When used for construction, concrete needs to be mixed in such a way that the desired qualities of the hardened concrete are met. Examples of this include resistance to freezing and thawing cycles, watertightness (low permeability), wear resistance, and strength.

04/09/2024

As you prepare to select a foundation repair company, do your research — not only about the company but also about how foundation repair works so that you can better understand the process.

04/04/2024

The weight in concrete is spread out and distributed among the aggregate in the concrete. This can take an incredible amount of weight. Depending on the mix and raw materials, concrete can take anywhere from 2500 pounds per square inch (or psi) to 4000 psi.

04/02/2024

Concrete curbs are also called barrier curbs or mountable curbs and can vary depending on cost, region, preference, and purpose. Today, it is the barrier curb (also called the straight curb) that is most prevalent in larger cities.

03/28/2024

Concrete is a less expensive paving material over the long run than other surfaces. Asphalt is an oil-based product whose cost fluctuates daily, depending on the price of crude. In addition, concrete is easier to maintain and lasts longer.

03/26/2024

Prior to the invention of the transit mixer by Stephen Stepanian, concrete was transported from the plant to the site using ordinary dump trucks. As such, the concrete had to be remixed as the aggregates in it would have already settled by the time it reached the site.

Address

5130 Wolff Road
Dubuque, IA
52002

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15635882026

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