​There are many different types of concrete, but some can be used for the same purpose. It all depends on what you need to get done in your project. Here's a list of different types:

• Normal Strength Concrete
• Plain or Ordinary Concrete
• ​Reinforced Concrete
• ​Prestressed Concrete
• Precast Concrete
• Lightweight Concrete
• High-Density Concrete
• Air-Entrained Concrete
• Ready-Mix Concrete
• Volumetric Concrete
• Decorative Concrete
• Rapid-Set Concrete
• Smart Concrete
• Pervious Concrete
• Pumped Concrete
• Limecrete
• Roll Compacted Concrete
• Glass Concrete
• Asphalt Concrete
• Shotcrete Concrete

​Concrete is the most popular choice for building materials in Australia. It’s durable, versatile, and can be used to create beautiful homes that will stand the test of time. And with Cairns Concreting on your side, you can rest easy knowing your project will be done right every single time.

​The total volume in cubic meters can be calculated quite easily. Start by measuring the length, width and depth of where you are going to pour your concrete, then multiply each number with 100 if they're centimetres. Next take those measurements multiplied together for the final answer- that's it!

​Our team know the secret to making concrete that's as hard and durable as rock, whether it's done by hand or ordered for truck delivery.

​Your first assumption is typically that something has been done wrong when you see a crack in your concrete slab or wall, but it’s not always the case. In reality, cracks are very common and sometimes even inevitable. This can happen for many reasons but mainly with fresh concrete.

​It is generally recommended that you wait at least a week before driving on the surface with a passenger vehicle. To be on the safer side we recommend waiting a month so that the concrete is properly set. After 48 hours, it will be safe for pedestrians to walk around without any special precautions until fully cured.

​Having concrete adds character to any property and is highly functional. Because of this, it's important for its construction or installation to be taken care of by experts. It may seem like a do-it-yourself project at first glance because there are lots of online resources available for guidance but nothing compares to the work done by professionals in concrete!

Here are the steps of concreting

• Laying out the perimeter - Our workers outline the driveway's perimeter with wooden stakes. They then secure and firmly press them down into the ground until they are congruent to their length and width - resulting in a final, accurate image of the driveway's shape image of the driveway's shape
•  Securing the driveway - Concrete experts use sturdy wooden forms around the perimeter of a concrete driveway. This is done to keep unexpected parts of the residence neat and clean during the pouring process. Wooden forms also help maintain important spaces as they let them stay in place without spilling out into unwanted areas throughout the construction time period.
• Levelling - Before the foundation of a building is poured, topsoil must be removed. This can be done by using shovels to dig out as much soil until it reaches its desired depth and then compacting it in order to avoid any sinking once construction begins.
• Pouring the concrete - When pouring concrete, we need to make sure that the mixture is poured immediately. When pouring it on a base or perimeter that has already been set up, we evenly screed the concrete from side to side in order to create a flat and smooth surface throughout.
• Levelling the concrete - Driving down a freshly paved driveway, it is important to have no bumps or ruts. To create the perfect surface for smooth driving, concrete must be flattened immediately after pouring. This requires someone with strong arms and steady hands: the concreter! The first step in flattening involves removing excess poured material so that there are even levels throughout.
• Cutting in joints - A crucial process for the construction of concrete is to cut control joints. We use a grooving tool for this.
• The surface - To create a non-slip surface, we use a thick broom by running it across the concrete driveway in one direction each stroke. The traction looks uniform and gives off an even look to make your drive safe during wet weather conditions when you need extra grip on tires for added safety.
• Curing - The driveways should be water-cured for 7 to 10 days after laying the concrete. 
• Removing the forms - Once the concrete has dried and hardened, the forms can be removed. This is done one at a time because some of it might not have been cured completely yet.
• Completed - After two or three days, the concrete driveway is ready for use. We advise you to wait a month before parking your car on it in case of cracking and collapsing during the curing period.