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Specifications &
Processes
Stamped Concrete
Process
1. 6 Gauge Wire
Mesh
2. Fiber Mesh
3. Place
Concrete
4. Float
Concrete
5. Broadcast Color
Hardener
6. Broadcast Release
Agent
7. Stamp
Texture
8. Rinse Excess
Release
9. Seal
Concrete
Decorative concrete
includes colored, textured, and imprinted concrete, an affordable
investment for patios , walkways , driveways , pool decks and other
exterior areas as well as interior applications including basement
and garage floors.
We are fully insured!
Starting July 1, 2009 all contractors must be
registered with the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Bureau of
Consumer Protection (PA Senate Bill No.
100) and must show their
registration number on all forms of advertising. What this means for
you the customer , "fly by night contractors" will no longer
be able to operate under legitamate guidelines. You must now have a
contract listing work to be performed, materials to be used,
specifications...unchangeable without a written change order and the
total price due under the contract .The contractor must have a
registration number and show proof of
insurance!
License # PA
068357
Please compare apples to
apples when comparing estimates!
Our Job Specifications:
- Excavation +/- 4 (if applicable)
- Concrete Thickness - 4 -6 for
driveways)
- Concrete Design Mix 4000 PSI
- 6 gauge wire mesh for Reinforcement
- Fiber mesh reinforcement.
- 3/8 Expansion Joints Caulked
color similar to job color
- +/- 4 Stone Base
- Borders 8, 12 16" or 24 wide
(if applicable / see plan for details)
- Saw cut all control joints
- Color Hardener / 2 coats
- Acrylic Clear Sealer / 2 coats
- Release Agent in complimentary
color.
- Non-skid Surface (if applicable/ see
plan for details)
- Final Clean-up.
- Follow up with every project to ensure
your satisfaction.
Not Included in the Contract
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Excess dirt hauled onto
the site.
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Excess dirt hauled away
from the site.
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Grading more than 2
perimeter
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Removing large rocks or
any other objects not associated with the scope of work.
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Seed, straw, sod or any
landscape on the site.
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Any other item(s) not
included in the original proposal.
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Concrete pump or similar
equipment in order to pour concrete
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Tree stumps (hauling,
grinding or pulling)
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Removing bushes or trees
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Removal of any structure
not stated in the contract.
Our Competitions Job
Specifications:
- Excavation
2
- Concrete thickness 3
½
- Concrete mix design
3000 PSI
- Fiber reinforcement
only
- 2 Stone
base
- No caulked expansion
joints
- No control
joints
- Color hardener ( 1
coat )
- Water based sealer ( 1
coat )
- No follow up to ensure
satisfaction
Why Choose Custom
DesignCrete
In recent years there has
been an explosion in the decorative concrete market and there are a
number of contractors out there offering decorative concrete at cut
rate prices. New contractors are getting into the industry everyday
, some after attending only a weekend seminar. There are several
factors to consider when choosing a contractor including price, but
the number one criterion should be experience. Anyone can underbid
another's prices in order to secure a job, but what is the customer
really getting for less money? Most likely they will get inferior
craftsmanship and a substandard job, sometimes with disastrous
consequences. A contractor who has only recently gotten into the
market can not hope to produce the same high quality work as a
highly experienced one. Likewise a particular company that has been
in business for a long time does not necessarily have experienced
installation personnel.
Since Custom
DesignCrete's inception in the 90's, every single job is personally
planned, prepped, poured and finished by the company's owner Domenic
Mattei. Other personnel are hired as needed but all jobs are done
personally by Domenic. In addition all jobs are estimated and bid by
Domenic so there is no miscommunication between the office and the
field personnel. In today's market this combination of experience,
attention to detail and personal accountability truly make
Custom DesignCrete a cut above the rest!
All
contractors are not equal, a little research can pay big dividends.
Make sure your contractor is
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ACI-Certified
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Insured
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Experienced
Ask to view their
work
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Ask
Questions, if there is a large gap in quotes ask yourself(and
the contractor) why is one so cheap and the other more expensive?
What is the design being used? How thick is the pour? What type of
reinforcement is being used? How long has the company been
installing concrete? Is this their main area of expertise? Then
compare what you are getting for your money. If a contractor
is offering you the deal of the century it probably isn't such a
deal. Most often you get what you pay
for.
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Check the
weather. Concrete should not be poured when it is
raining, or extremely cold. A quality contractor will not
ignore these facts.
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When comparing
pavers take into consideration concrete installations have no
individual unit that might shift or settle creating a tripping
hazard or spaces where weeds or bugs can live.
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Concrete
Cracks- there is no getting around it, to install it properly
it should have control joints, Fiber Reinforcement, reinforcing
rods or wire mesh, and proper preparation of subbase. PSI of
3500-4000 design mix. The type of concrete and the way it is
designed and installed is important to the success of the
installation and with proper precautions, you can minimize and
frequently eliminate concrete
cracking.
We are selling Quality not
quantity and we will not compromise our work by installing at a cut
rate price , therefore having to cut the quality of
our materials and the quality of our work. We double
reinforce all of our concrete for strength and durability. We
do not price our projects by the square foot like many other
companies. We pride ourselves on providing each client with a custom
project. Due to the uniqueness of each site, access, and
client each project is designed and estimated on an individual
basis.
For common questions
and answers please visit our FAQ's
page.
We also have some project
minimums, please feel free to call and discuss your project with
us.
As the complexity of the
project increases so does the price per square foot. For example,
access to the work site, multiple colors, borders, steps and
radius edges require additional time and labor and thus increase
overall cost. The final price is very project specific.
Each job is as individual as its
owner
Please note : Our minimum job size is 300 sq ft
for decorative
flatwork
CALL
1.888.268.1196 FOR YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY!
or call
direct 724-457-4110 Office hours
8:00 am -5:00pm
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