Concrete Frequently Asked Questions

Many people ask us about our concrete. At Bedrock Industries, we are proud to say that our top-of-the-line Orlando ready-mix concrete plant utilizes slurry-mix technology to ensure our concrete has greater consistency, more homogeneity, increased hydration, and better admixture utilization than concrete from other suppliers.

Below are a few frequently asked questions (and answers) about concrete so that you can learn more about this highly-used building material:

What is the difference between concrete and cement?
Although the terms cement and concrete are often mistakenly used interchangeably, cement is actually an ingredient of concrete. Concrete is a mixture of paste (water and Portland cement) and aggregates (sand and gravel). When combined, the separate parts stick to one another through a process called hydration. Cement acts as a bonding agent to the other materials within the mixture.

What is Ready-Mix concrete?
Ready-mix concrete is a type of concrete that is specially mixed and manufactured in a factory or mixing plant and then delivered by concrete mixers to the construction site.

What does it mean to cure concrete?
Curing concrete is when it settles due to chemical reaction. Curing concrete is one of the most important steps in concrete construction because it increases the material’s strength and durability.

What happens to concrete as it ages?
Concrete gets stronger as it gets older but is still subject to environmental stress. Uprooted tree roots, chemical products, and weathering may still cause concrete to lose its integrity over time.

Bedrock Industries is your go-to partner for superior Orlando concrete, stone, brick, and masonry products. To learn more about our products today, call us at (407)859-1300.