Concrete is one of the most popularly used materials for driveway paving in Kent. They are cost-effective, exceptionally durable, and need minimal to no maintenance once installed. However, while it plays a crucial role in almost every kind of construction work, there are several myths surrounding concrete that are still believed by many.

1. Decoding common myths about
concrete

2. Concrete is one of the most popularly used materials
for driveway paving in Kent. They are cost-effective,
exceptionally durable, and need minimal to no maintenance
once installed. However, while it plays a crucial role in
almost every kind of construction work, there are several
myths surrounding concrete that are still believed by many.

3. Here, we take a look at the common concrete myths and see if
they hold any value in real life.
Common concrete myths
 Concrete is always grey
While concrete starts as grey, the finished product is highly
customisable and available in a wide range of colour options.
Mineral colours can be added when the concrete is wet to
achieve the desired colour when it sets and hardens.

4.  You can use acid to strip sealants
Acids are severely detrimental to concrete and concrete
sealants and will hamper the durability of the cement. You
should never use acid to remove any kind of sealant from any
surface. Instead, you can either use a sealant stripper or get in
touch with a professional driveways contractor for better
solutions.
 Compressive strength equals durability
Concrete is available in multiple compressive strengths which
range from 2500 psi to 10000 psi. While you may think that
the highest compressive strength is the one that is the most
durable, it is unfortunately not true. The durability of
concrete depends on several factors, including freeze-thaw
cycles, weather fluctuations, etc.

5.  Concrete is impermeable
To emphasise the earlier point, even the densest concrete is
permeable. So, water and similar elements in liquid and
gaseous forms can penetrate concrete over time. When
installed incorrectly, concrete is prone to cracking from
multiple freeze-thaw cycles, thereby reducing its shelf life.
 You can lay concrete any time of the year
Concrete is one of the most durable construction materials out
there. However, it needs proper temperature to dry and
harden. If you pour the material when the temperature is
extremely high or below the freezing point, the concrete will
not harden properly. As a result, the final product will not be
as durable as expected and will get damaged quickly.

6. If you have any more queries surrounding concrete and its
uses, get in touch with the experts at a driveway paving
contractor in Kent. The professionals there will be able to
help you out!

7. Contact Us
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Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5BA
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