Apron
A small concrete or asphalt pad poured just outside of the garage to keep gravel from entering the garage.
Caisson
A hole dug 36 inches deep, below the frost level, and filled with concrete. Caissons support roof structures by keeping the concrete level and minimizing shifting and movement.
Caulk
A substance used to seal control joints and cracks. A caulk made of 100% silicone, clear or light gray, is recommended.
Channel / Chase Drain
A drain system set in the concrete that diverts water from the downspout to help protect the foundation and the newly placed concrete.
Colored Concrete
A colored powder that is mixed through the concrete before it is poured. View color chart
Curb Cut
The public sidewalk and curb are removed and replaced with a lower section of concrete. The resulting "curb cut" makes for an easier, smoother entrance to your driveway.
Cure and Seal
A sealant applied immediately after standard concrete is poured to assist the curing process and protect the surface from freeze and thaw cycles as well as chemicals.
Dry Screen
A material used as an underlayment for wet or expansive soils.
Epoxy Injection
A bonding process used to repair a wide variety of vertical and horizontal concrete foundation walls. Forced through the crack under pressure, the epoxy fills cracks and welds the surfaces together structurally, forming a bond stronger than the concrete itself.
Fiber Mesh
A fiber material added to the concrete that provides additional strength.
Flagstone
A thick, natural Colorado stone set in concrete for patios, sidewalks and walls. Square cut has a uniform pattern, while random stone has many different shapes and sizes. It comes in two colors: a red (dusty rose) or a buff (tan).
Footer
A perimeter dug below the soil's surface and poured with concrete to provide support for foundations or walls.
French Drain
A perforated drain pipe placed beneath the ground's surface to collect water and run it away from the structure or basement. See also: Sump Pump Drain System and Tank.
Glazing Compound
A liquid hardener applied to stamped concrete four weeks after it is poured to enhance the color and protect the surface.
Mud-jacking
A method used to help lift a small slab or section of concrete, usually considered a temporary fix. (Sherrick Construction does not do any mud-jacking.)
PSI
Pounds per square inch, a measure of concrete strength.
Rebar
Steel rods, available in various sizes, placed in the concrete for added reinforcement and strength.
Road Base
Crushed and recycled concrete used under new concrete for dry, non-expansive soil.
Stamped Concrete
A process of using rubber molds stamped into the concrete to create patterns resembling brick, slate, cobblestone, flagstone or tile. When used with concrete colors, the finished surface has its own distinctive, decorative appearance without the cost of natural stone.
Sump Pump Drain System
Adds a pump to a French drain system to remove excess water from under the structure or from the basement.
Sump Pump Tank
The tank collects unwanted water via a French drain to be removed by a sump pump.
Wire Mesh
Steel wire mesh in various gauges and sizes that, when placed in the concrete, keeps it from separating and provides additional strength.
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