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Whether you’re looking for information about the redi-mix concrete chipping process, are searching for safety tips to better protect your team or want to know more about general concrete information, you’ve come to the right place. Our concrete blog offers insight into everything you might want to know about chipping concrete, from how to get your concrete drum mixer up and running again and tips to keep a healthy fleet of ready mix concrete trucks running efficiently. We're also offering up helpful articles about safety and PPE, as well as industry lingo, so you're ready for whatever job comes your way. 

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What is the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?

If you’ve ever pondered the difference between cement and concrete (or wondered if there was any difference at all), rest assured you aren’t alone. For some unbeknownst reason, the two words have become interchangeable in the English language — even though they are distinctly different things. In an effort to cut back on confusion, and […]

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Accessing Concrete Chipping Help Outside Traditional Hours

Concrete chipping help plays an essential role in keeping your ready mix concrete trucks, cement silos and central mixers working as they should — and your jobs moving forward. Of course, the need for such assistance doesn't always occur when it's convenient. The General Chipping crew is dedicated to providing the support your company depends […]

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Summer Safety: Keeping Teams Protected in Hot Working Conditions

Warm weather is here again, and for crews who work outdoors, that means it’s time to start discussions surrounding summer safety. From sunburns, to dehydration and even heat stroke, warm weather presents a unique set of on-the-job hazards. By highlighting potential dangers and educating your team about the best ways to approach their work, you […]

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Company Considerations Amid the Construction Labor Shortage

As the construction labor shortage continues making headlines, companies everywhere find themselves getting creative when it comes to hiring, or simply learning to get the job done with a leaner crew. Concrete and construction teams are an industrious bunch, and even though they’re finding ways to make it work, it doesn’t mean they aren’t coming […]

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Why is My Cement Storage Silo Experiencing Clogs?

Your cement storage silo carries a lot of weight for your business. It protects the key ingredient for your concrete blends against the elements. It makes your cement easily accessible. It helps keep your projects moving forward. That is, when that material flows out as it should. If you’ve noticed clumping, slower pours — or […]

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Can You Pour Concrete in the Rain?

When talk of April showers, storm season or wetter-than-usual weather enter the mix, there's one question that comes to mind for many construction pros and DIYers: Can you pour concrete in the rain? And honestly, the answer might surprise you. You can, in fact, pour concrete when the weather takes a turn, but that doesn’t […]

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A Deeper Understanding of the Concrete Truck Drum

How well do you know the components of your concrete truck drum? Did you know that mixers and blades work together to serve two separate functions? Do you know what can happen when you allow too much buildup to accumulate inside — or the benefits of establishing an effective maintenance routine? General Chipping is here […]

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15 Years of Concrete Chipping: in Texas and Beyond

Since 2007, hardworking crews at General Chipping have proudly rolled up their sleeves to dig in on concrete chipping in Texas — and throughout the U.S. Of course, every company has a story, and ours is no exception. As we embark on our milestone 15th year, we wanted to take a moment to delve into […]

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Concrete 3D Printing: A Construction Trend Gaining Traction

Once the stuff of imagination, concrete 3D printing has found a very real space for itself in modern-day construction. This building technique, a means of creating durable, cost-effective structures quickly and with far less manpower than with traditional methods, has gained in popularity. At General Chipping, we love seeing the concrete industry change with the […]

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The Best Defense is a Good Offense with Silo & Mixer Maintenance

A solid approach to cement silo and mixer maintenance is just like a good game of football: It's all about the strategy. Knowing when to stick with tried-and-true plays you've been running for years — and when operations might call for you to run interference — can help you keep your projects moving forward as […]

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