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As a homeowner who takes pride in their home's exterior, you don't necessarily just desire practicality. Stamped concrete is textured and colored to resemble wood, tile, stone, flagstone, slate, brick and other building materials. It is commonly used for patios, sidewalks, driveways, pool decks and interior flooring.  One adds visual satisfaction by usingWith concrete, you can have unlimited designs choosing it as a base for other materials or enhance the concrete itself with colors, stamps and textures.

Decorative stamped concrete offers an array of advantages that other paving materials don't, especially when it comes to design versatility.

Tri-State Concrete | Decorative Concrete

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Decorative stamped concrete offers an array of advantages that other paving materials don't, especially when it comes to design versatility. When you combine colors, stains, dyes, seamless skins, stamps and exposed aggregate finishes the options are endless. Even though decorative concrete has a high price tag, it still is typically cheaper and less maintenance than most paving options that give you the same look. Flagstone is subject to erosion and splitting, clay bricks crack over time and pavers tend to spread.


Why choose decorative concrete over other materials?

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Concrete flatwork requires literally no major maintenance and is extremely durable. It is very durable, having an average lifespan of 30 years or longer. Concrete's light color absorbs less heat than other alternatives, making your outdoor cooler and more enjoyable. 
Hate the look of your scaling, flaking, cracking and moving flatwork? Don't wait until you sell for the buyer to force you to replace it. You still pay full price while they enjoy the curb appeal. Replace it now and reclaim your yard!

Tri-State Concrete | Non Structural, Flatwork

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Although it may seem simple to pour a small slab of concrete in your yard, lots of experience and planning is needed.  Concrete projects require time, patience, careful measurements and more importantly, it can be very costly to repair or remove if done wrong. Without the proper preparation, your layout may lack practicality by not having the right mix for conditions, poor design, bad framing, not squared, the correct thickness, the right reinforcement, is it sloped correctly or the right finish, just a name a few. Hiring a professional to install concrete will almost always be more cost-effective than making a do-it-yourself mistake. Give yourself peace of mind knowing it's done right the first time.

We take our flatwork seriously. We always offer a recommendation of reinforcements like steel, wire mesh and microfibers and leave the choice up to you. Our flatwork concrete is always 4,000 psi, which is above what our typical competitor uses for traditional pours. The higher cement content also allows for the concrete to reach a total hardness sooner than the normal 28 days.  We are experts at addressing slope and drainage concerns to avoid standing water on slabs or against foundations.  Expansion joints or saw cuts are strategically placed to provide a location for concrete to crack.  All concrete cracks, but with proper placement of these saw cuts they can be hidden and made less noticeable.

Why not attempt it myself?

Flatwork / Non-Structural 

Decorative Concrete

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We use only the highest-rated aluminum panels to set our poured concrete walls. Vertically poured concrete must be squared to industry standards, properly tied and braced to avoid blowouts, oiled and the concrete vibrated to ensure the highest quality walls. Our team of experts ensures these standards every time. 

Tri-State Concrete | Structural, Poured Walls

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Concrete block foundations over time can bow, settle, crack and are more susceptible to water leakage through their joints. If the concrete block foundation isn't properly filled with steel rebar and concrete then it will be weak, structurally unsound and have little insulation value. Poured concrete walls are joint-free and typically 8-12 inches thick which makes them denser, stronger, drier and fire-resistant which is crucial for the front range. They can better withstand cave-ins created by lateral pressures from the ground, water and wind. There is nothing more durable and safe than a concrete wall! 



Concrete poured walls vs. concrete block

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By offering lateral support to vertical slopes, a retaining wall can hold back soil for a multitude of reasons, including leveling terraces to add landscaping, eliminating hard-to-mow slopes and provide solutions to drainage and erosion problems.

Our retaining walls are always reinforced with rebar and are almost always cantilevered. This saves concrete and reduces cost.

Tri-State Concrete | Retaining Walls

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Although traditional retaining walls can be constructed using numerous building materials, concrete is the most durable and most recommended. Our retaining walls are always reinforced with rebar and are almost always cantilevered, which saves concrete, reduces cost through careful planning, construction and design.


Why concrete poured walls for retention?

Retaining Walls

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There are some places throughout the front range that require additional storage options for water tanks or cisterns. Cellars provide large underground rooms for those needs as well as doubling as safety shelters, hot-water tank and HVAC system rooms.   

Tri-State Concrete | Cellars and Underground Shelters

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Poured concrete walls are the ideal material and construction method to solve this problem.  Varying in size, these poured concrete-walled rooms can be relatively affordable giving what they safeguard. Although most of Colorado and Wyoming have a very low incidence of damaging tornadoes, they do occur and with violent force. Depending on where you live, damage can range from minor to catastrophic. With a safety shelter in place you can know that your family and valuables are protected. 

Need to build underground?

Cellars/Underground Shelters

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Finishing a basement is absolutely the best way to generate a more livable space. Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska all have high wind areas. Basements are excellent for anchoring a property to the ground by extending the foundation below the area’s frost line. This helps maintain the integrity of the foundation over time.

Adding a concrete basement from a crawl space is one of the best ways to build equity into your present home.

Tri-State Concrete | Basements & Foundations

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Tri-State Concrete specializes in pouring high quality concrete basements and foundations, with 18 years of experience serving Fort Collins Colorado, and surrounding areas including Greeley, Windsor, Wellington, and others. Tri-State has extensive expert level experience pouring concrete foundations and basements, for new home constructions.

Building a crawlspace foundation may save money on the initial material cost compared to a full basement, but not necessarily time, as they can take close to the same amount to build as a full-height wall. Most realtors will tell you that the basement is the area of a house that will return the most money per square foot at the time of sale, therefore the additional material costs are almost instantly recouped after building.  A new basement living area can also create that much wanted entertainment room, family den or needed extra bedroom and bathroom combination. Finishing a basement is absolutely the least expensive way to generate a more usable livable space while building equity into the home.


Why should I build a basement foundation?

Concrete Basements and Foundations

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Every job big or small can have obstacles when it comes to the placement of concrete. Our 32  boom pump truck allows us to easily move the necessary amount of concrete from the truck to where it is needed on the job site with ease.

We offer concrete boom pumping services to Fort Collins and surrounding areas along the northern Front Range.

Tri-State Concrete | Concrete Pumping

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Tri-State Concrete specializes in Concrete Pumping / Pouring, with 18 years of experience serving Fort Collins Colorado, and surrounding areas including  Greeley, Windsor, Wellington, and others. Tri-State has extensive expert level experience pumping / pouring concrete foundations, basements, retaining walls, cellars, etc for new home constructions. We pour in town as well as in hard to reach surrounding mountain areas. 

Because of their reach, boom trucks often remain in the same place for an entire pour, allowing ready mix trucks to discharge their loads directly into the pump’s hopper at one central location.

The 32-meter boom pump truck is a great balance between reach and set-up space. Ideal for residential and commercial job sites where space can be limited. It is considered to be the best all-around boom pump type for fast, unfolding, easy cleanout and precision placement. 

How do I get my concrete where a truck can’t reach?

Concrete Boom Pumping

Poured Concrete Walls / Structural 

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The concrete driveway has become essential to every home's landscape and like other high-quality upgrades can drastically increase property values. We know it is the first thing everyone sees when they approach your home, and that's why we don't cut any corners. The preparation of the base and reinforcement is most essential for a quality driveway. We can very the concrete thickness and reinforcement depending on your usage. 


We don't cut any corners, and use rebar and wire mesh reinforcements. Our concrete is always 4,000 psi, which is well above what our typical competitor uses for traditional pours!

Tri-State Concrete | Concrete Flatwork

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Concrete's benefits far out way those of asphalt. Concrete requires literally no major maintenance, is longer lasting, increases home value and has nicer curb appeal.  Concrete's lighter color also absorbs less heat, making your yard and our planet less warm! 

Asphalt contains a wide array of carcinogenic compounds. To avoid these, many homeowners mistakenly use coal tar driveway sealants to maintain and improve the lifespan of their asphalt. These coal tar products are actually worse than the asphalt itself, containing up to 1,000 times as much PAHs, which has been linked to cancer in humans.

Gravel is difficult to keep level and in place, requiring yearly maintenance and replacement. Dirt and mud are difficult to keep off your vehicles, while dust gets into every crevice of the inside.


Why choose concrete over asphalt or gravel?

Driveways

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Having your cracked or broken concrete fixed, is just a temporary solution. To have the problem correctly fixed, the old concrete needs to be taken out and replaced with new concrete. We can remove and haul away your old concrete, correct any issues causing the damage, and replace it with new concrete.

Get your damaged and hazardous concrete removed. We have the knowledge and construction know-how to replace it quickly.

Tri-State Concrete | Concrete Replacement

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Long-lasting, resilient concrete doesn't happen by coincidence, but through experience and professionalism. Here are the 3 top reason concrete structural cracks and crumbling occurs.

1. Improper mix of concrete. This includes a range of problems like too much water in the mix, inadequate strengths or dry mud. Reputable contractors always know what good mix looks and feels like. We know the mixes that fit every situation, environmental condition, soil condition, weather, time of the year and many more variables. We deliver our own concrete for quality control from the best supplier in the nation, Martin Marietta.

2. Overly rapid drying of the concrete. Too rapid drying happens when a chemical reaction is caused by the water amounts added to the mix. In this area of the country we are experts in designing and mixing just the right concrete for the job at hand. The concrete needs to be mixed properly to match the environmental situation when the concrete is poured.

3. Not preparing subgrade to soil conditions. The ground where you are pouring the concrete must be compacted and level. Not done correctly can cause drainage issues or washouts. The forms must be prepared leveled and squared. If the concrete is not level and square it will usually crack much quicker.

What Now?
Tear it out and replace it!! We have all the right equipment to get your damaged and hazardous concrete removed quickly and the knowledge and construction know how to replace it quickly. It will be done right and the job will last for years and years without problems! We can easily haul off the waste and turn it into recycled materials keeping our planet more green and in that way both of us are helping the environment.

My concrete is broken, why?

Concrete Replacement

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Adding a garage to your home's plan is an exceptional way to increase its value. A nice warm car on a bitterly cold morning in the Rocky Mountains is the best reason anyone would want to build a garage.

Regardless of the size, we can pour your shop or garage.

Tri-State Concrete | Garage & Shop Floors

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Adding a garage or shop to your home is an exceptional way to increase your happiness by creating space. Today's garage often has room for more than just two vehicles and simple storage, There are, of course, many other practical uses for this space.  This area can double as a shop, a showroom for your outdoor equipment, or as a man cave/she shed. You can leave it grey with a nice smooth, slick finish or choose from many other aftermarket options to cover it. 



Out of room?

Garage & Shop Floors

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The concrete patio is quickly gaining popularity as a necessary upgrade in today's backyards. Not just for porches or patios, concrete is the perfect flooring surface for exterior projects like outdoor kitchens, pool decks, fire pits and water features. 

Tri-State Concrete | Porches and Patios

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Patios
Concrete patios offer many maintenance and cost advantages over wood.  Additionally, concrete patios allow homeowners to blend interior and exterior living spaces, providing endless options.  With concrete, you can have unlimited designs choosing it as a base for other materials or enhance the concrete itself with colors, stamps and textures. It can also be stamped or engraved in patterns that mimic other popular paving materials, such as brick, flagstone, slate and tile.



Why choose concrete over wood?

Patios and Porches

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Having our own machinery within our company allows for us to keep projects moving faster than our competitors. Not all excavators are created the same and most don't understand the complexity of the concrete work that is about to follow. Our operators always practice the strictest safety guidelines in order to keep every job site safe.

Tri-State Concrete | Excavation Services

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By offering excavation services we can cut down on so many issues that occur during this phase of building. Often when coming behind another company we have to start with correcting minor to major issues just to start the concrete. This messes up the schedule and creates costly back charges on day one...which no one wants! Most importantly, our knowledgeable operators use this equipment every day, fully understanding the dangers and how to operate their equipment in the safest manner. 

Why a concrete and excavation company?

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Whether you're clearing an area by cutting down trees, removing brush, or having footers dug we can easily and quickly take care of those needs. Our excavating equipment is large enough to complete most projects yet small enough to maneuver around preexisting buildings.

Our excavating equipment is large enough to complete most projects yet small enough to maneuver around preexisting buildings.

Tri-State Concrete | Excavation

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Whether you're clearing an area by cutting down trees, removing brush or having footers dug we can easily and quickly take care of those needs. Our excavating equipment is large enough to complete most projects yet small enough to maneuver around preexisting buildings. Having our own machinery within our company allows for us to keep projects moving, usually faster than our competitors. And most important our knowledgeable operators use this equipment everyday and fully understand the dangers and how to operate their equipment in the safest manner. Our operators always practice the strictest safety guidelines in order to keep every job site safe.

Use the same company for prep to eliminate back charges!

Site Prep

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Our experienced excavation division can dig for sewer installation, fuel lines, electric lines, water lines, telephone, etc...

Tri-State Concrete has employees who are qualified and skilled enough to dig around, sewer, fuel and electric lines for your excavation project.

Tri-State Concrete  | Sewer, Septic & Utility Digging 

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Tri-State only allows qualified, skilled employees to operate our machinery. We ensure that each is knowledgeable regarding trench safety, hazardous surroundings and OSHA regulations. We always use 811 to locate all underground lines at the start of any project before we start digging. We do constant inspections of the trench throughout the project or as conditions change to ensure we have the shortest term of exposure for your new utility lines, septic, and sewer systems. 



Sewer, Septic and Utility Lines...Oh my

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We can pick up materials from any vendor in the front range area and deliver to places others will not!

Tri-State Concrete | Concrete Hauling

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Our fleet of trucks can handle any material you need on your project. Offing this service allows our projects to move free of delays delivery companies can create. We can bring what we need to get the job done right while having the power to remove spoils and trash keeping the project pristine.  

Large or small loads, we haul them all!

Tri-State Concrete | Importing Materials

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Tri-State Concrete | Exporting Materials

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Hauling

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Concrete placement is its own industry within the construction world because of how important it is to utilize the window of time one has to work concrete. Pumping is the best way to minimize labor while maximizing output. 

Tri-State Concrete | Concrete Placement, Pumping

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It is an efficient, reliable and economical means of placing concrete, and sometimes the only way of getting concrete into most locations. Other times, simply the ease and speed of pumping concrete make it the most economical method of placement. Of the different types of concrete pumping, we believe boom pumping gives us the most versatility.


Do I need a pump?

Concrete Placement

Sidewalks
Concrete sidewalks, walkways and approaches offer more than just practicality they provide curb appeal and give you a welcoming entryway into your home. 

Decorative Concrete

Why choose decorative concrete over other materials?

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