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Local costs, rules, timing, and what to watch for with concrete contractors in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.
How ice lenses lift slabs, which soils heave, and how granular base and drainage reduce frost heave, from National Research Council Canada.
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Thickness, mix, air entrainment, slope and joint spacing for a durable concrete driveway, from the Illinois, Virginia and National ready mixed concrete associations.
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Which deicers concrete can handle, why new concrete should get none its first winter, and how to seal and repair, from the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association.
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Cedar Rapids homeowners typically pay $6 to $11 per square foot for concrete work. Here are the local price ranges for driveways, patios, and other common projects.
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Most concrete driveways and patios in Cedar Rapids require permits from the city. Here is what you need to know about the process, inspections, and working with the Building Services Department.
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Spring through fall is the best window for concrete work in Cedar Rapids. Here is how local weather and clay soil conditions affect when and how local pros pour concrete.
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What GMRS is, what the Midland MXT295 15-watt radio does, real range, and the FCC license rules, for concrete crews in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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