Visible Concrete is one of the most demanded finishes today in the construction of single-family homes, especially those with a modern and functional design.
Concrete is a simple material, made up of gravel, cement, aggregates and water, which brings simplicity and elegance to any project. It is robust and resistant to the passage of time and the weather, its maintenance is minimal and it is also easy to clean.
The enormous versatility is another of the characteristics of concrete, it fits perfectly with any architectural style and combines very well with different materials, creating especially flattering proposals with noble elements such as wood, stone and iron. Its use in interior spaces is also ideal, providing personality and distinction to the environment.
Concrete is an excellent thermal and acoustic insulator as well as fire retardant, making it a very safe material in case of fire.
In constructions with exposed concrete, it is key to focus on execution to achieve a quality finish and it is essential that it be carried out by expert and highly qualified personnel.
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The finish and texture of the final result depend in part on the formwork material, which is the one in direct contact with the concrete. The formwork is the auxiliary element used to contain the fresh concrete until it solidifies. This must be resistant, for which it is important that it be perfectly calculated and avoid deformations considering all the variables of the process and it also has to be tight and rigid.
Wood is very useful as a formwork material because it transmits very qualitative unique characteristics to the concrete. At this point, it is important to bear in mind that wooden surfaces are absorbent and influence the color of the finish, so we must use wood of the same type and origin to maintain a uniform result. One of the advantages of this type of formwork is that, due to the absorbent characteristics of the wood, the air between the formwork and the concrete is reduced, thus minimizing the porosity of the finish.
For a homogeneous and quality result, we must also take care of the concrete manufacturing process. It is important to measure the time, speed and pouring of the mixing in detail to avoid variations in color and porosity on the surface. The quality of the vibration is also vital, which will be carried out by qualified personnel throughout the concreting at an optimal frequency according to a previous analysis of different factors.
To calculate the time of stripping, we will assess the type of concrete and the resistance to prevent cracks and detachments and we will do this process at the same intervals for the entire structure. Likewise, the curing conditions must be identical throughout the surface to maintain the homogeneous tone and avoid color variations. When opting for Exposed Concrete finishes, we must consider the importance of the formwork in achieving the quality of the final result. It is essential that its execution be in the hands of a qualified team due to the complexity of the process, which requires expert knowledge of detail. In addition, the formwork must be safe, functional and highly efficient to avoid cost overruns, since it accounts for approximately one third of the total cost of the concrete structure.
At Area Grande we have our own team of experts in formwork and specialized in Exposed Concrete with extensive proven track record and magnificent results in all their actions. All this, added to our constant investment and training in emerging trends, innovative processes and materials, positions us at the forefront of the sector, achieving unique and impeccable executions.
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