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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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Can You Pour Concrete in the Rain?

When talk of April showers, storm season or wetter-than-usual weather enters 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 necessarily mean you should. Read on to learn all about […]
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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 where it all began, and what drives the work we […]
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Three Common Problems with Concrete

As a concrete or construction pro, you’re likely familiar with all kinds of problems with concrete. And whether you’re called in to repair damaged or flaking material other companies have poured, or you’re interested in finding ways to avoid such troubles during your next job, it pays to understand the ins and outs of such issues. The General Chipping team has pulled together three common […]
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Save Money with Concrete Drum Cleaning

Maintenance — especially concrete drum cleaning — is a cornerstone practice that keeps your fleet of redi mix trucks running smoothly. At General Chipping, we sometimes hear people say chemical cement mixer drum cleaners are all they need to maintain their ready-mix drums and trucks, but that’s only one part of a successful maintenance program. In fact, you can save money by adopting a more […]
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Concrete Truck Accidents: Stats and Suggestions

Concrete truck accidents are fairly common in construction and concrete work. And, although it makes sense, because crews are constantly traveling between pour sites and cement plants, the issue remains concerning. After all, it isn’t merely the vehicles that risk damage during concrete truck accidents. Nearby structures, businesses — and, most importantly, people — could find themselves facing serious injury or worse. (Especially when you […]
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