The Benefits of Choosing Exposed Aggregate Concrete

There are many benefits to choosing exposed aggregate for your Shelby Township home, such as being highly durable, visually appealing, cost-effective, and requiring low maintenance. When choosing Biondo Cement for your next concrete project, you are backed with over 30 years in the concrete industry, so you can rest assured that we have the experience, knowledge, and professional staff to design and build the perfect concrete project that will bring your visions to life!

Why Choose Biondo Cement for Your Exposed Aggregate Concrete Patio Installation

Biondo Cement is Shelby Township’s most trusted Exposed Aggregate contractor. We have been installing beautiful Exposed Aggregate Driveways, Exposed Aggregate Walkways, and Exposed Aggregate Patios in the southeast Michigan area for over 30 years. If you’re looking to have a beautiful Exposed patio installed, look no further – with our endless range of design options, colors, finishes, decorative accents and more, we have the know-how and the expertise to match the concrete installation to your home’s unique style.

When you come to the Biondo Showroom to get started on your Shelby Township Exposed Aggregate creation, you will get a chance to work with our in-house design team on the specifics of your project. We have over 80 patio designs to choose from, or you can create your own style from scratch! For patios, walkways, driveways, and more, you will get a 2d blueprint of your proposed design which will then be used in the installation process. If you get a patio, you also get a FREE 3d design, which you will help create, showcasing your new patio on the back of your home! This takes the guesswork out of design creation, so you can see exactly what your new Shelby Township Exposed Aggregate creation will look like.

The Exposed Aggregate Concrete Installation Process

Once your design is finalized, we will then begin your Shelby Township concrete project. We begin by removing all dirt and concrete where necessary.  We then specify a construction area.  Then, we build a framework that will house your concrete creation.  Next, we install crushed concrete as a solid base and compact it to ensure a solid footing.  Steel rod reinforcements are then added throughout your entire project.  Once the frame construction is built and approved, the cement truck arrives! A powdered pigment is then added into the cement truck to be mixed thoroughly as a base color. The cement used in this project will contain a pea stone aggregate mix, rather than the typical limestone mixture. This will be the foundation for the exposed aggregate finish. 

The cement is now ready to be poured and finished.  After allowing the necessary drying time, a concrete retarder agent is evenly applied to the surface of the project is exposed. Concrete retarded prevents the topmost layer of the concrete from drying, allowing us to expose the underlying beauty later. Then, we strategically saw cut the entire project. After allowing the cement to properly cure, our finishing crew will power wash the layer of uncured concrete away, exposing the beautiful peastone underneath. The final step in the process is to stain and seal the project, revealing the brilliance of your exposed aggregate. Your concrete is now yours to enjoy! Don’t forget to add us on Facebook to keep up with the latest news, and check out what some of our satisfied customers had to say!

Shelby Township Exposed Aggregate Patio Contractors

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The Benefits of Choosing Exposed Aggregate Concrete

There are many benefits to choosing exposed aggregate for your Shelby Township home, such as being highly durable, visually appealing, cost-effective, and requiring low maintenance. When choosing Biondo Cement for your next concrete project, you are backed with over 30 years in the concrete industry, so you can rest assured that we have the experience, knowledge, and professional staff to design and build the perfect concrete project that will bring your visions to life!

Why Choose Biondo Cement for Your Exposed Aggregate Concrete Patio Installation

Biondo Cement is Shelby Township’s most trusted Exposed Aggregate contractor. We have been installing beautiful Exposed Aggregate Driveways, Exposed Aggregate Walkways, and Exposed Aggregate Patios in the southeast Michigan area for over 30 years. If you’re looking to have a beautiful Exposed patio installed, look no further – with our endless range of design options, colors, finishes, decorative accents and more, we have the know-how and the expertise to match the concrete installation to your home’s unique style.

When you come to the Biondo Showroom to get started on your Shelby Township Exposed Aggregate creation, you will get a chance to work with our in-house design team on the specifics of your project. We have over 80 patio designs to choose from, or you can create your own style from scratch! For patios, walkways, driveways, and more, you will get a 2d blueprint of your proposed design which will then be used in the installation process. If you get a patio, you also get a FREE 3d design, which you will help create, showcasing your new patio on the back of your home! This takes the guesswork out of design creation, so you can see exactly what your new Shelby Township Exposed Aggregate creation will look like.

The Exposed Aggregate Concrete Installation Process

Once your design is finalized, we will then begin your Shelby Township concrete project. We begin by removing all dirt and concrete where necessary.  We then specify a construction area.  Then, we build a framework that will house your concrete creation.  Next, we install crushed concrete as a solid base and compact it to ensure a solid footing.  Steel rod reinforcements are then added throughout your entire project.  Once the frame construction is built and approved, the cement truck arrives! A powdered pigment is then added into the cement truck to be mixed thoroughly as a base color. The cement used in this project will contain a pea stone aggregate mix, rather than the typical limestone mixture. This will be the foundation for the exposed aggregate finish. 

The cement is now ready to be poured and finished.  After allowing the necessary drying time, a concrete retarder agent is evenly applied to the surface of the project is exposed. Concrete retarded prevents the topmost layer of the concrete from drying, allowing us to expose the underlying beauty later. Then, we strategically saw cut the entire project. After allowing the cement to properly cure, our finishing crew will power wash the layer of uncured concrete away, exposing the beautiful peastone underneath. The final step in the process is to stain and seal the project, revealing the brilliance of your exposed aggregate. Your concrete is now yours to enjoy! Don’t forget to add us on Facebook to keep up with the latest news, and check out what some of our satisfied customers had to say!

Check out our Design Showroom!

For the past few years we have proudly invested our time and money to create and improve a unique customer experience through building a state of the art design center and introducing 3D patio renderings. Our goal is to simplify the process of choosing designs and giving our customers a chance to visualize their final design before installation begins. It took many long days of brainstorming and coordination, but seeing our customers excited and satisfied throughout the entire project is well worth it.

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