It is with a heavy heart that Central Builders Supply Company will be closing the Sunbury Sales Yard as of March 31, 2021. We would like to thank our wonderful customers for years of support and loyalty. Bear Rental in Northumberland has taken over the sale of many of our resale items and I encourage […]
Central Builders Supply Company is pleased to now offer Interstar’s EasyStar color system. This system creates thousands of colors to meet the demands of the fussiest customers. What’s more, the colors are the most vibrant pigments with the highest tinting strength on the market, they won’t fade and are consistent from batch to batch. Like full […]
As we begin to hit the heat of summer, we should think about proper concrete placement practices to combat the heat. High temperatures can affect fresh concrete in a multitude of ways: Increase water demand Accelerate slump loss Accelerate set times Higher curing temperatures can reduce ultimate strength of concrete Increased chance of rapid surface […]
Every spring, after the winter snow and ice have disappeared from the tops of concrete driveways, sidewalks and other exterior flatwork, homeowners are uncovering what first appear to be surface blemishes that were not apparent in the fall or in the case of freshly installed concrete, when it was first placed. The concrete slab looked […]
When you think of concrete, you think of an attractive, durable, versatile, functional and quality product. Concrete is the most widely used construction material in the world. The components of concrete are simple: gravel or limestone, sand, water, cement and certain chemical additives. The science surrounding concrete is complex. When considering what type of material […]
Do you have a newly placed driveway, sidewalk or patio? You’ve decided to place a new concrete patio, driveway or sidewalk. Or perhaps, you are replacing an existing area. The following tips will help you choose a qualified contractor: Ask if the contractor belongs to a builders association or a concrete trade association Ask if […]