Know what you want to do but don’t know how much concrete you’ll need? The possibility of over-calculating or under-calculating is a risk not worth taking. Find out how to properly ensure you measure your concrete order correctly. Continue reading
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How To Install Stone Veneer
Overview
Elston Materials offers an incredible array of stone veneer for you to use. Whether it’s an accent wall, fireplace wall, or outside landscape design, stone veneer is a great building material to add a unique touch to your decor. Installing stone veneer can be a difficult process, so those with little to no prior experience should strongly consider hiring a professional. Continue reading →
Benefits of Concrete Block
Looking At Buying Building Materials? Here’s Why You Should Buy Concrete Block
5 Ways to Handle Old Concrete
Unless the land of the project you’re working on have never been developed, you’ll more than likely have to remove old materials. A lot of the time that material is old concrete. Removing old concrete can be quite burdensome, especially when it can’t be salvaged. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here are some ideas to deal with old concrete. Continue reading →
Tips for Pouring Concrete
At Elston Materials, we pride ourselves in providing the best quality materials on the market. If you find yourself buying concrete for a project, here are some helpful tips for pouring concrete. Continue reading →
Concrete Admixtures: What You Need To Know
When it comes construction and masonry supplies, Elston Materials is Chicago’s premiere company. We provide our clients with the best building materials to get their projects completed in a timely and high-quality manner. We also like informing our potential clients about the products they are interested in so as give them enough information to buy the correct material. In the case of concrete admixtures, there are plenty of uses and mixtures to be aware of. Continue reading →
Concrete Block: Uses and Useful Information
Like many of our products, concrete block is a very adaptable and versatile product. It can be used in a variety of ways and can come in many different sizes. At Elston Materials, our products are highly sought after and always dependable. While we take extra steps to providing you the best materials, we always want to provide you with helpful information. Continue reading →
Benefits of Ready Mix Concrete
When you’re working on a construction site, ready mix concrete delivery is incredibly important. If you haven’t had the chance the use this service before, you might not be aware of this. If you have, you’ll understand just how valued this service is. At Elston Materials, all of our on-site concrete delivery services guarantees concrete that is mixed on-site. Continue reading →
Popular Ways To Use Concrete
At Elston Materials, our goal is to deliver our clients the highest-quality supplies that you can find in the Chicago area. We pride ourselves in the ability to help contractors and architects alike with their current or future projects. When it comes to concrete, we know a thing or two about how it can be best used. Continue reading →