EXPOSED AGGREGATE Homes, Businesses, stained, stamped EXPOSED AGGREGATE| Exposed aggregate concrete can almost be compared to a piece of granite or marble transformed by polishing: A plain, unremarkable surface has been stripped away to reveal the exceptional beauty lying beneath. In the case of concrete, that beauty is in the form of decorative aggregate, either natural or manufactured. The decorative process of exposing aggregate has been around since the early 1900s, well before pattern stamping, stenciling, and decorative overlays became trendy. But this method is far from being ready for retirement. An exposed aggregate finish offers numerous advantages. And many of today's contractors are finding creative ways to take exposed aggregate to a new level. An exposed-aggregate surface is obtained by placing concrete and then removing the outer 'skin' of cement paste to uncover decorative coarse aggregate (either batched into the concrete mix or seeded onto the surface). Because of its durability and skid resistance, an exposed aggregate finish is ideal for most flatwork including: Sidewalks Driveways Patios Pool decks Plazas B & H Masonry specializes in providing Concrete Work for sidewalks, slabs, stained concrete, and exposed aggregate; ICF for above grade and below grade installation; Stucco for foundations and over cement board; Stone, Fireplaces, and Brick for residential, commercial, industrial, and government buildings and agencies, as well as custom masonry.

EXPOSED AGGREGATE Homes, Businesses, stained, stamped EXPOSED AGGREGATE| Exposed aggregate concrete can almost be compared to a piece of granite or marble transformed by polishing: A plain, unremarkable surface has been stripped away to reveal the exceptional beauty lying beneath. In the case of concrete, that beauty is in the form of decorative aggregate, either natural or manufactured. The decorative process of exposing aggregate has been around since the early 1900s, well before pattern stamping, stenciling, and decorative overlays became trendy. But this method is far from being ready for retirement. An exposed aggregate finish offers numerous advantages. And many of today's contractors are finding creative ways to take exposed aggregate to a new level. An exposed-aggregate surface is obtained by placing concrete and then removing the outer 'skin' of cement paste to uncover decorative coarse aggregate (either batched into the concrete mix or seeded onto the surface). Because of its durability and skid resistance, an exposed aggregate finish is ideal for most flatwork including: Sidewalks Driveways Patios Pool decks Plazas B & H Masonry specializes in providing Concrete Work for sidewalks, slabs, stained concrete, and exposed aggregate; ICF for above grade and below grade installation; Stucco for foundations and over cement board; Stone, Fireplaces, and Brick for residential, commercial, industrial, and government buildings and agencies, as well as custom masonry.