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					Homeowners Portal This portal provides essential information for homeowners to help them understand the keys to successful concrete projects in Southeastern Wisconsin, including an extensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section based on actual homeowner questions fielded by Schmitz Ready Mix’s plant managers and sales and technical staff in the course of their daily responsibilities. Portal information helps homeowners understand more about the technical aspects of concrete, including what type of concrete mix is best for exterior flatwork applications in Southeastern Wisconsin. Information is also available on: project design considerations subgrade preparation and forming ordering ready-mixed concrete placing and finishing concrete curing concrete aftercare for concrete miscellaneous concrete project considerations. The portal also includes a Residential Concrete Project Galleries section (pictures of Southeastern Wisconsin residential concrete projects), information about insulated concrete homes (also known as ICFs), safety information for do-it-yourself concrete contractors, and an extensive listing of concrete links for homeowners. Homeowner Portal Links follow. Shake Hands with Schmitz Ready Mix \| Residential Concrete Project Galleries \| Concrete Links for Homeowners \| Insulated Concrete Homes (ICFs) \| Pervious Concrete \| Concrete Calculator \| Concrete Patios \| Working Safely with Concrete \| Quality Responsibilities \| Conflict Resolution Policy \| Company Contact Information Need a Concrete Contractor? Tap into the Schmitzmix Concrete Connection This free, easy-to-use service, coordinated by Schmitz Ready Mix, connects area homeowners with up to three reputable local concrete contractors – contractors who work in the homeowner’s community and are interested in and experienced at providing the services required to successfully construct the homeowner’s concrete project. Learn more by clicking here. Homeowners' Guide to Successful Concrete Projects This free, authoriative report, produced by Schmitz Ready Mix, identifies three keys to successful residential concrete projects and helps homeowners better understand the fundamentals of quality concreting in Southeastern Wisconsin. Learn more by clicking here. Frequently Asked Homeowner Questions (FAQs) Section Concrete FAQs: Are the terms “concrete” and “cement” interchangeable? \| What is slump? \| What are low-chert aggregates? \| What is FIBERMESH®? \| What decorative finishes are available? \| return to top of page \| return to home page \| Subgrade Preparation FAQ: Do I need to remove topsoil before placing concrete? Ordering Concrete FAQs: How do I order concrete? \| How much concrete do I need? \| When can I get concrete? \| Is advance notice needed? \| Is there a cancellation policy? \| How much does concrete cost? \| What is a minimum load charge? \| What payment options are available? Placing & Finishing Concrete FAQs: Do I need a concrete contractor? \| Will Schmitz Ready Mix place the concrete for me? \| How can I find a reputable concrete contractor? \| Are do-it-yourself resources available? \| Where can I rent or purchase concrete finishing tools? \| How big and how heavy is the ready-mix truck? \| Will the truck fit in my backyard? \| How far do the concrete chutes reach? \| Do I need a concrete pump? \| How much time do I have to unload the truck? \| How long do I have to work with the concrete? \| What finish should be used for a sidewalk, patio, or driveway? Curing FAQs: What is proper curing and why is it important? \| How long must my driveway cure before I can drive on it? Aftercare for Concrete FAQs: What is concrete sealer and how often must it be applied? \| Can I use deicer chemicals on my concrete? \| How can I protect and maintain my concrete? \| return to top of page \| return to home page \| Other Concrete Project Consideration FAQs: Is financing available for my concrete project? \| What is a mechanic’s lien? \| What insurance issues need to be addressed for my project? \| Does my concrete come with a warranty? \| Is ready-mixed concrete environmentally-friendly? Construction Professionals Portal This portal provides easy access to reliable technical information about concrete and to materials and ideas to help Southeastern Wisconsin construction professionals improve quality, increase job site productivity and safety, expand markets, acquire project leads, and reduce in-place construction costs. Read-only versions of the popular National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s Concrete In Practice Technical Reports (CIPs) can be accessed from this portal. Construction Professionals Portal Links follow. Technical Excellence: Schmitzmix Performance Concrete Mixes \| Delivery Distinction \| Plant Locations \| Working Safely with Concrete \| Concrete Links for Construction Professionals \| Insulating Concrete Form Technology (ICFs) \| Decorative Concrete \| Flowable Fill \| FIBERMESH® \| Steel and Blended Fiber Reinforcement \| Decorative Aggregates \| Admixtures \| Pervious Concrete \| Grout \| Credit Application \| Quality Responsibilities \| Conflict Resolution Policy \| Construction Supply Division \| Company Contacts \| Expand Markets \| Improve Quality and Job Site Safety \| Reduce In-Place Concrete Costs Join the Schmitzmix Concrete Connection for FREE Residential Concrete Leads: Homeowners across Southeastern Wisconsin contact Schmitz Ready Mix looking for reputable concrete contractors. Click here if you are interested in tapping into these project leads. National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Concrete In Practice Series: Slab and Wall Defects ... Dusting Concrete Surfaces \| Scaling Concrete Surfaces \| Crazing Concrete Surfaces \| Cracking Concrete Surfaces \| Plastic Shrinkage Cracking \| Discoloration \| Concrete Blisters \| Curling of Concrete Slabs \| Delamination of Troweled Concrete Surfaces \| Cracks in Concrete Basement Walls \| return to top of page \| return to home page \| Concrete Construction Fundamentals ... Finishing Concrete Flatwork \| Curing In-Place Concrete \| Joints in Concrete Slabs \| Concrete Slab Moisture \| Vapor Barriers (Retarders) \| Job Site Addition of Water \| Corrosion of Steel in Concrete \| Strength of In-Place Concrete \| Flexural Strength of Concrete \| Low Concrete Cylinder Strength \| Making Concrete Cylinders in the Field \| Testing Compressive Strength of Concrete \| Loss of Air Content in Pumped Concrete \| Discrepancies in Yield \| Radon Resistant Buildings \| Hot Weather Concreting \| Cold Weather Concreting \| Concrete Pre-Construction Conferences \| Ordering Ready-Mixed Concrete \| Maturity Methods to Estimate Concrete Strength Materials and Additives ... Supplementary Cementitious Materials \| Synthetic Fibers \| Chemical Admixtures Specialty Mixes ... High-Strength Concrete \| Structural Lightweight Concrete \| Pervious Concrete \| Self-Consolidating Concrete (SCC) \| Grout \| Flowable Fill (CLSM) Media Professionals Portal This portal provides background information about ready-mixed concrete and the ready-mixed concrete industry and online access to information about Schmitz Ready Mix, including company history, company principals, and company awards. The Concrete Industry Links for Media page helps media professionals save time and maximize the effectiveness of their web research about concrete. Portal links follow. What’s New/Cool/Interesting? \| Cement Versus Ready-Mixed Concrete \| Company History \| Company Principals \| Primary Company Contact Person \| Company Awards and Achievements \| Concrete Industry Links for Media Professionals \| Press Room Archives Employees & Employment Opportunities Portal This portal includes information about Schmitz Ready-Mix driver professionals and provides an extensive selection of industry-specific educational materials from the renowned National Ready Mixed Concrete Association Concrete Delivery Professionals Certification program, including information on General Product Knowledge and Customer and Company Relations Knowledge. The portal also posts available employment opportunities at Schmitz Ready Mix. Employee and Employment Portal Links follow. Educational Links \| Suggestion Box \| Schmitz Ready Mix Driver Professionals \| CDL Info \| Employment Opportunities \| Contact our Human Resources Department \| return to top of page \| return to home page \|
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