Frequently Asked Questions | Concrete
Is concrete a viable alternative in Michigan with our hard winters?
Although Michigan winters are tough on all surfaces, concrete is an excellent alternative to the traditional asphalt blacktop driveway. It also has the distinct benefit of far more flexibility in terms of colors or patterns. It does require some special care and treatment however which has a significant impact on the longevity of the surface life.
Is Nobel Concrete accredited with the Better Business Bureau?
Yes! View our accredited business status with the Better Business Bureau here.
Is Concrete or Asphalt better for your driveway?
There are several reasons why concrete is a better option than asphalt for your driveway and other areas of your home or business. Concrete is more durable, needs less maintenance than asphalt and gives you more options for colors and textures. The “curb appeal” of concrete is much more attractive than a black asphalt driveway. Initially the cost of asphalt is a less but over time concrete will be less expensive because of the maintenance that asphalt needs compared to concrete.
What are the benefits and uses of epoxy flooring?
Concrete is a porous substrate susceptible to damage from water, chemicals, and abrasion. Epoxy is applied to concrete for protection, resurfacing, aesthetic enhancement, hardening or supplemental functionality. With a variety of epoxy resins, aggregates, and thicknesses custom tailored to each environment, epoxy is the most diverse industrial flooring system that can value engineered to meet the demands of nearly every environment within a facility. Read more about Epoxy flooring here.
Actually, concrete construction is environmentally friendly. Concrete is energy efficient. Concrete contains recycled materials. Concrete is manufactured locally. Concrete structures are durable. Concrete pavements can be recycled. The raw materials used in concrete come from the most abundant minerals on earth.
What is the difference between cement and concrete?Cement is an ingredient in concrete. It is the ingredient that forms a paste with the water, sand, and admixtures and fills the space between the coarse aggregates (rock) and binds the rocks together. The term “cement” is commonly misused to refer to concrete.
What is Stamped Concrete?
Stamped Concrete is an amazing process where color and texture is added to normal concrete. The end result is a beautiful aesthetically pleasing product that has the natural look of brick, slate, stone or tile. Nobel Concrete specializes in Stamped Concrete in Michigan.