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EFFECTS OF RAIN ON FRESH CONCRETE

May 11, 2017 / By Groupa Concrete

One big concern many property owners have during this time of year is how rain will affect the pouring of concrete. It is no secret that concrete pours are generally rescheduled for a day without rain, as concrete does typically require a period of 24 to 48 hours to cure in order to reach its […]

STAMPED CONCRETE PATIOS

May 2, 2017 / By Groupa Concrete

Home owners are often faced with a dilemma of whether or not investing into a stamped concrete patio is worth it. While one should consider whether or not it is best suited for your needs before leaping into the decision, you will find that with the versatility and durability of concrete, the sky is virtually […]

2017 LOAD RESTRICTIONS

April 10, 2017 / By Groupa Concrete

It’s that time of year again and with it, the load restrictions that arrive every spring. Until May 1st, load restrictions are in place on roads in order for the thawing soil not to damage the pavement any further than normal wear and tear would. While this will cause delays in projects, rest assured that […]

INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS

April 7, 2017 / By Groupa Concrete

There has been a growing trend as of late in construction with the use of insulated concrete forms (ICFs). With all the advantages this technology has to offer, there is little surprise why it is taking the industry by storm. In addition to being a product of Canadian roots, there are also many advantages to […]

SLIPPERY CONCRETE SOLUTIONS

February 17, 2017 / By Groupa Concrete

With the onset of the winter season and ice in particular, many property owners worry about the potential hazards of slippery concrete. There is no shortage of horror stories about people slipping and injuring themselves in winter months. With this said, there are multiple solutions which can be tried to minimize this effect. The first […]

CONCRETE CONSERVATION IN WINTER MONTHS

December 16, 2016 / By Groupa Concrete

Winter is upon us in full swing and with it the potential for damage that can occur to concrete after an extended period of time in cold weather. Repeated freezing and thawing happens due to fluctuating temperatures during daytime and nighttime. This in turn can lead to rain, snow and ice entering through any cracks […]

THE ANNUAL TOY DRIVE IS HERE!

December 15, 2016 / By Groupa Concrete

December 15th and 10 days till Christmas! Our annual tory drive is underway for Sick Kids Hospital. All girls and boys toys welcome! Donations can be scheduled for pick up or dropped off at 1123 Farewell St, Oshawa ON L1H 6N8. We will be collecting until December 22.

GARDINER EXPRESSWAY IN NEED OF SAVING

December 2, 2016 / By Groupa Concrete

Anyone who has ever visited Toronto will know that the Gardiner Expressway is a crucial road in the downtown core. Spanning for 18 kilometers across the city, this structure was built during the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. Since then, thousands of vehicles have used it every day in all manner of weather conditions. Like […]

CONCRETE SLAB TRACKS

November 18, 2016 / By Groupa Concrete

Concrete slab tracks are a trend that has been gaining popularity rapidly in Europe and with Britpave’s new report, `The whole life (and other) benefits of concrete slab track’, it’s no small wonder why. In it they write that there are several advantages to using concrete slab tracks over the traditional ballasted track, even though […]

FUTURE COASTAL DEFENSE LINE – TETRAPOT

November 4, 2016 / By Groupa Concrete

The habitat on global coastal lines is continuously under pressure from human influence. 35% of the worlds mangroves have already disappeared due to the greenhouse effect and if nothing is done, with time, more will follow. Thankfully, there are those out there who are working towards a long term goal with little impact on the […]

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