Page Views: 160 Date Added: 03/23/2011 Last Updated: 03/23/2011 Expiry Date: 03/20/2021 Product/Service Details Our construction process is quite different than what has become accepted as traditional stamped or patterned concrete. We have developed this approach to create a product that is more durable, more realistic looking, and offers better quality control over the entire course of the job. We begin with a four inch structural slab that is reinforced with ½” reinforcing rod and 2 ¼” structural synthetic fibers which are utilized for three dimensional support . These long fibers offer much greater crack control than either ½” or ¾” fibers that are normally used for stamped concrete. On top of this structural slab, we pour 1 ½” of integrally colored, 3 dimensionally reinforced, high performance concrete with an added water repellant. This overlay is embossed with a texture and a pattern to create a cast-in-place concrete tile with the look of brick or stone that is guaranteed not to delaminate. The tools that we use are the old fashioned “cookie cutter” type stamps which create the look of individual concrete tiles. The impressions that are made in the concrete to define the pattern are grouted and tooled to establish the look of traditional custom masonry. We design the saw cuts and construction joints to fall within the grout joints in order to make them less obvious-we do not just indiscriminately cut across the pattern. Finally the entire surface is rubbed with a grindstone to eliminate any sharp edges that might be uncomfortable for barefoot traffic. The end result is a product that represents the realistic look and beauty of traditional custom masonry with the durability of heavily reinforced concrete, done in a cost effective way.

Company Information (Unique Concrete)

Company Profile: Unique Concrete is a decorative patterned concrete company. We have been serving northern New Jersey since 1980. Unique Concrete is an owner operated and family run business that remains hands on for the entire job. With over 40 year of experience in the masonry trade and 34 years of creating patterns in colored concrete, we have the background and knowledge to approach each job in a creative and efficient way. Our mission is to create the most durable and realistic looking decorative concrete hardscape possible, that is both cost effective and easy to maintain. In our pursuit of this goal, we have made innovations into the process of stamped concrete that are unique to our company. In order to make the concrete stronger, more durable and more resistant to cracking, we’ve added 2 ¼” structural synthetic fibers for three dimensional strength, to work in conjunction with varying sizes of steel rebar. This combination allows us to minimize the saw cuts which are necessary to control the potential for cracking. We then make these saw cuts less obvious by designing them into the pattern and hiding them in grout joints. We’ve also incorporated an integral water repellant into the mix to minimize the destructive effects of moisture in a freeze-thaw climate.. >> More Website URL: http://www.bridgat.com/u33444