Posts by Joseph Grasso

Aggregate cement is used for many types of applications. Anywhere you see a concrete walkway, bridge, tunnel or a paved road, cement was likely used in its construction. Have you ever wondered how it is created? There are four basic steps used to get the powder from raw materials to the workers who mix it.…

While there are a number of materials used to construct new buildings or remodel existing sites, many in the construction industry are looking for ways to make projects more eco-friendly. Using recycled aggregates has become a popular way to protect the earth while still meeting the demands for new construction. By-products of used concrete have…

When you think of aggregates such as cement, gravel, sand and stone, you may not immediately think of how you can use them in your home’s garden. An aggregate can make a great addition in your agricultural projects, no matter how minor. Here are several unique uses for aggregates. Stop Soil Erosion  If you struggle with soil…

When the average person thinks about gravel, the first thing that likely comes to mind is the annoyance of a pebble finding its way into their shoe. While gravel in the wrong place can be an irritation, putting gravel in the right place can be a fundamental part of everything from a simple construction project…

When you think about construction projects, from tiny homes to huge skyscrapers, you likely think about the large surfaces and massive support beams used to build them. What’s easy to overlook, however, is the importance of some components on the other side of the size spectrum — the construction aggregates used to provide critical support…

Natural stone must typically be broken, sometimes into very small particles, in some way to be useful. Crushed stone has many uses, particularly in agriculture. Here are some ways that using aggregates can improve your farming operation. Soil Balance Crushed limestone is frequently used in agriculture to make the soil healthier. It balances the pH…

Today more than ever before there is a push to take a more environmentally friendly approach to construction. Using recycled material and renewable resources not only makes sense for the planet, but it also is fiscally responsible. Instead of spending time and money transporting discarded waste in landfills, many responsible businesses have turned to reuse…

There are many options when you are looking at crushed stone for paving. You can settle on gravel, but if you want a more low-maintenance, long-lasting solution, consider asphalt. Asphalt has many benefits. Composition Asphalt is a mixture of pitch and either sand or gravel. It is typically a petroleum-based material that works like cement.…

Nature itself provides the foundation for much of the world’s construction projects – rock. While boulders often aren’t of much value in their mountainous form, the process of crushing them down into smaller pieces delivers a wide extent of usefulness. The end result is an inert category of granular substances known as aggregates. Often overlooked,…

Most people believe rocks are just rocks, but if you are in construction, you know that is far from true. Rocks of all sizes and types are mined and crushed to form aggregates of different dimensions and shapes that often contain different mineral deposits. Some rocks will not make good aggregate, and that is why…