Chipping out concrete from your ready mix drums might seem like strenuous, labor-intensive work — and it is. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. At General Chipping, we encourage our friends and customers to incorporate concrete chipping into their regular vehicle maintenance plans. Doing so shows basic respect for the ready mix drums and trucks […]
Between talks of tariffs on construction materials, the uncertainty of an upcoming election year and other everyday considerations, many crews are taking a conservative approach to budgeting for 2020. At General Chipping, our team is all for saving and spending money wisely. Even so, there are certain things a company should never pull back on. […]
A chemically based cement mixer drum cleaner might seem like the easy fix when it comes to maintaining your redi mix truck drums and central mixers. But, is it enough to keep concrete buildup at bay? In short, the answer is no. While such products can do a great job helping to delay the onset […]
Regular concrete chipping makes a world of difference when it comes to drum maintenance, but at General Chipping we also encourage companies to take efforts to keep their cement mixer cleaner in between appointments, too. Why? Because a well-maintained concrete drum helps ensure proper concrete blends, helps you avoid costly repair work — and generally […]
At General Chipping, we believe in sharing construction resources, safety tips and other bits of advice to encourage a better informed — and fully protected — work environment. That’s where our Resources page comes in. This new addition to our company’s website is full of great information not just for our customers, but for our […]
While best practices vary based on average use, specific jobs and similar circumstances, at General Chipping we advise concrete removal services every three months. Let us explain why. Dried concrete forms along the insides of your valued equipment every time you transport and pour concrete. While it might not seem like cause for concern from […]
Your volumetric concrete mixer plays a key role in your company’s day-to-day operations. It accompanies you to job sites, provides the material you need to get your work done and is always ready to tackle the next big task. It goes without saying that you want to keep this important piece of machinery working its […]
A smooth blend is key to clean, professional-looking poured concrete jobs. When dried lumps resembling stones enter the mix, it can spell trouble not only for your crew, but for your customer relationships, too. Luckily, this problem is an easy one to solve. The dried concrete appearing during your pours likely indicates a drum that […]
