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Whether you’re looking for information about how a concrete chipper provides silo and drum maintenance, are searching for safety tips to better protect your team or want to know more about concrete and cement in general, General Chipping’s concrete chipping blog is your one-stop shop for all things related to the world’s most popular building material. (And it gets updated all the time.)
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What is Chipping Concrete? Understanding Ongoing Maintenance
Even if you work with concrete daily, you might not be familiar with every aspect of the maintenance your equipment requires. You may know hardened buildup needs to be chipped from ready mix drums and central mixers, for instance, but what does chipping concrete involve? The term is often confused with chipped concrete, which generally refers to issues such as cracking, scaling or spalling. But […]
Cement Dust: Understanding the Risks and How to Stay Protected
Construction and concrete work come with no shortage of hazards. Some risks are easy to recognize, such as moving equipment or heavy materials, while others can be much harder to spot. Cement dust is one of those virtually invisible dangers. Although it may seem like a routine byproduct of everyday work, repeated exposure can lead to serious health concerns for workers and anyone else nearby. […]
Common Concrete Problems and How to Prevent Them
Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the world, valued for its strength, durability and versatility. From commercial foundations and roadways to industrial facilities and infrastructure projects, concrete plays a critical role in modern construction. However, concrete problems can happen to even the best crews. Issues often develop when installation or environmental conditions aren’t quite what they should be, or when […]
Central Mixed Concrete: Understanding the Process and Benefits
Whether you’re coordinating a commercial construction project or handling the concrete work yourself, understanding industry terminology is essential for keeping projects efficient, organized and on track. One term that often causes confusion is central mixed concrete. While the finished product may look similar to other types of ready mix concrete, the way it’s produced sets it apart. At General Chipping, our concrete pros aren’t just […]
Redi Mix Concrete and the Lesser-Known Side of the Industry
Every industry has its quirks. The deeper you get into the work, the more you realize there’s a whole layer of nuance outsiders never see. Concrete chipping is no different. From the way crews talk about materials to the specialized maintenance that happens after hours, the world behind redi mix concrete is full of details that often go unnoticed. For crews who work with redi […]