Metheny Concrete Products, Inc. prides itself in producing the highest quality concrete by using the finest raw materials available in the market today. Through rigorous testing and decades of experience, we engineer high quality mix designs that out perform the competition time and time again.
ASTM C 50 Type I/II Cement is a dual designation indicating that the cement will meet either Type I or Type 2 Cement. ASTM stands for the American Society for Testing and Materials. ASTM C 50 is for physical tests, a standard practice for sampling, sample preparation, packaging, and marking of lime and limestone products. Type I is to be used when the special properties specified for any other type are not required. Such applications for Type I are for general construction like most buildings, bridges, pavements, precast units and more. Type II is for general use, more especially when moderate sulfate resistance or moderate heat of hydration is desired. Applications for Type II are for structures that are exposed to soil or water containing sulfate ions. Type II is important because when sulfate attacks concrete is can cause severe damage to concrete structures, when this happens it creates stresses that force the concrete to expand and crack. MORE
Admixtures can be natural or manufactured chemicals that are added to the concrete before or during mixing. Admixtures are used in difficult construction situations such as hot or cold weather placements, pumping requirements, or early-age strength requirements. This can enhance workability of fresh concrete and the durability of hardened concrete. There are a few chemical admixtures that are most common: MORE
Using sand helps to reduce the cost. It also limits the amount of shrinking to the concrete as it cures. Concrete sand is a fine aggregate that helps fill the voids between the coarse aggregate and is produced by being crushed at the quarry and then washed through a screen in order to make sure no large pieces of rocks are left. Concrete sand is crucial to use in concrete but the ratio of the coarse aggregate to sand to cement must be just right to produce a strong, resilient concrete mix. MORE
Flowable fill is a controlled low-strength material (CLSM) and is self-compacted, cementitious material that is self-leveling, non-corrosive, and has a quick set capability. Flowable fill is used for backfill, structural fill, filling abandoned underground storage tanks, tunnel shafts, and sewers. Controlled strength material is used mostly for safety, the ease of placement and compactions, economics and superior results. MORE
Expansion material allows expansion and contraction of a concrete slab to allow movement to occur without causing potentially damaging forces within the slab or surrounding structures. Expansion material is usually needed for concrete driveways, patios, garage slabs, sidewalks, stairways, or light poles. There are many expansion materials available, each with their own pros and cons. MORE
Concrete is relatively brittle and its tensile strength is generally about 1/10th of this compressive strength. Therefore the concrete needs to be reinforced. The main purpose of fiber reinforcement is to increase energy absorption capacity and increase tensile and flexing strength of the concrete. There are a few different kinds of fiber reinforcement: steel, plastic or glass; but the most commonly uses is steel. Fibers come in various shapes and sizes. Fibers do not stop the first crack in concrete but it slows down the propagation of cracks. Using fiber reinforcement can increase the toughness of concrete by 15-30%. MORE
Fly Ash is an environmentally-friendly solution in concrete! It brings down the carbon emissions from Portland cement and is a more durable infrastructure that doesnât need to be rebuilt as often. Fly Ash is a natural product of the coal combustion process. Itâs actually similar to volcanic ash. Many concrete mixes will replace fly ash up to 25 percent but more can be replaced from the concrete. There are many benefits for using fly ash, such as: greater strength, decreased permeability, increased durability, reduced head of hydration (which means less cracking), and reduced efflorescence. Fly ash concrete is also more acid-and fire- resistant. The final color of fly ash in concrete is usually ranging from dark grey to yellowish tan. MORE
Integral color for concrete is a great choice for those who do not want the original gray color. This can give the concrete a beautiful pop! Because integral color is part of the pour mix the color will remain unchanged and the color will not get damaged or worn. Whether the concrete will later be polished or not, the color will remain the same. Wherever your concrete is the integral color can be applied. MORE
Rock coarse aggregates are rocks greater than 4.75mm. The most common size of aggregate used in construction is 20mm. When it comes to coarse aggregate it is a very crucial material for preparing concrete. Concrete performance such as frost resistance, permeability resistance, drying shrinkage, and durability are all closely related with aggregate. Rock can be divided into three types: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic (not used). Each type has a different impact on concrete. MORE
On those cold winter days, we will provide warm water to help keep the concrete curing at the same rate and not taking too long to cure before the freezing temperatures come when the sun sets. In the blistering summer heat, we will provide ice so that the concrete cures at the same rate. Not having the top cure faster than the bottom and causing issues later. MORE
Once the concrete pour is done the ready mix concrete truck chutes and concrete pump truck hoppers need to be washed out so that the remaining concrete does not harden. Any equipment used for the pour, like wheelbarrows, shovels, and hand tools, also need to be washed out. The washout base materials can be received to make this process easy and on site. MORE
