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Have you ever wondered how giant concrete bridges are constructed? Did you ever think about what the Colosseum is made of? Concrete is all around us in city infrastructure, streets, and our backyards, but we rarely stop to consider how it actually works. The concrete contractors at Central Pacific Specialty Contractors of Aiea, Hawaii, are here to clear up the mystery.

Concrete is created by combining dry cement, water, and two aggregates — sand and gravel. The aggregates give the final substance volume and, depending on their ratios, determine how the concrete behaves. Admixtures can also be mixed in. These substances change the physical properties of the concrete — for instance, air-entraining agents are added because they spread bubbles throughout the concrete, making it crack-resistant in the face of heat and cold.

concrete contractorsThe beauty of concrete is that once water is added, it takes a thick liquid form, which means it can be shaped into an infinite variety of forms before it hardens. Water is the catalyst — it jumpstarts the chemical process that creates solid concrete, but the curing process is slow, so there is time to transport liquid concrete to its destination before it congeals. From giant concrete buildings to swimming pool construction, companies like Central Pacific Specialty Contractors mold concrete to suit their functional and aesthetic purposes.

Different types of concrete perform different functions. Cement, water, and sand combine to form mortar, which is used to hold brick and stones together. Reinforced concrete is poured over metal rebar, creating an extra-strong concrete which comes in handy during building construction. If you want to alter the purpose of your concrete, simply change the ingredients.

The concrete contractors at Hawaii's Central Pacific Specialty Contractors know the advantages of concrete — it doesn't burn or rot like wood, nor does it rust like metal. That's why it's their material of choice for creating unique solutions for all of your backyard and outdoor projects.

From waterproofing to swimming pool construction to concrete flat work, their team provides quality installation and service, and they maintain communication throughout the course of the project to keep you in the loop. Call the concrete contractors today at (808) 262-2527 or check out their website for additional information. The team can also be found on Facebook.

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