As a family owned and operated business, Elston Materials is dedicated to providing clients with the best masonry results. As part of our effort to deliver unparalleled service – at a reasonable cost – we depend on volumetric concrete mixers. The advantages are irrefutable.
Do you ever cruise by a beautiful home and admire the driveway, the way its smooth aesthetic must welcome residents home? Do you ever go for a run and find joy in a sidewalk so flawless and level, giving you peace of mind at any speed? Your delight is rooted in finished concrete. And you can thank the Bull Float tool for the final product.
When it comes to masonry, brick and construction supplies, we offer Chicago with an affordable cost and exceptional quality. Curious what’s in our inventory? We’re happy to share a few of our popular items!
In the Windy City, you’d better be sure your structure is sturdy. Now we all know the moniker pertains to politics, but as it turns out Chicago really does have a reliable backbone. What’s it made out of? None other than concrete.
While we’ve blogged before about repairing damage to concrete, this week we’re going deeper! What causes damaged concrete? And what can even destroy it? Continue reading
Bricks are literally the building blocks of masonry. We use them for creating structures and pavement every day. You probably live or work in a building made of bricks, or you walk on streets or sidewalks of them. The brick material is so useful because it’s incredibly long-lasting and strong, but what it’s actually made up of — and what the different kinds are used for — can vary a lot. Here’s the deal. Continue reading
Don’t despair! You don’t have to put up with a dirty driveway and stained steps. Here’s how you can clean concrete exterior surfaces effectively. Continue reading
Let’s troubleshoot that broken or damaged concrete so we can get you moving on the concrete repair process.
How much concrete should you buy? Well, we’ll make it easy for you: here’s a concrete calculator on our very own website. Continue reading
Great customer service is about more than intuition. As the #1 Chicago concrete supply house, and after decades of business, we know this very well. Continue reading
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