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		<title>Why did my new Concrete Crack???</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being a Chicago Concrete Contractor I always get phone calls in the springtime about other contractors&#8217; work. The most common question is, “Why did my new concrete crack?&#8221; With that, I regretfully tell them that the sad truth is that all concrete will crack, and usually well within the first year of placement. Why?? When [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is 5 bag mix, 6 bag mix, 3000 PSI, 3500 PSI, 4000 PSI, etc&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a Chicago Concrete Contractor serving Chicago, IL and all surrounding suburbs, I always find myself helping our clients become more educated on the concrete they will be receiving. I explain to them that they should be very careful when comparing two different estimates because the details will make a huge difference in the longevity of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why is stamped concrete so expensive?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Being one of only a few licensed Chicago Concrete Contractors doing estimates for clients in the Chicagoland area and showing pictures of completed work, I always get the ooh’s and aah’s when they see the stamped concrete pictures. Then, when the prices are figured the first questions are, “Why is it so expensive?” and “What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fiber mesh Vs. W.W.F. (Welded Wire Fabric)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a licensed concrete and brick mason in the City of Chicago, I’m often asked what the difference is between fiber mesh and WWF (welded wire fabric) when giving estimates. My first response to home owners is “Turn and RUN from any contractor who tells you ALL you need is fiber mesh because it’s stronger [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago Concrete Contractors Service Areas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Chicago and Chicagoland service area includes all surrounding suburbs such as Evanston, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe, Highland Park, Highwood, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, North chicago, Zion, Winthrop Harbor, Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, maywood, Melrose Park, Berkeley, Bellwood, Northlake, Westchester, Elmhurst, Addison, Villa Park, Lombard, Glendale Heights, Carol Stream, Oakbrook Terrace, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Winfield, West [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Concrete Movement and the Frost Line</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At this time of year, Chicagoland Concrete, Inc. receives many questions about the frost line and how it can affect poured concrete projects, including footings, foundations and flatwork.  Wikipedia defines a frost line (also referred to as “frost depth” or “freezing depth”) as “the depth to which the ground water in soil is expected to [...]]]></description>
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