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Recycled Broken Concrete |
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Recycling old concrete from sidewalks is an environmentally friendly and innovative use of a ubiquitous building material. The aged look of broken concrete adds a sense of history and character that is both unique and local.
According to a designer interviewed recently in Sunset Magazine, "If concrete is used well, it looks rich. People respond to it, often without knowing what it is. Each piece (of broken concrete) is imbued with a story - they're reincarnations from other cement existences. Using it adds to the narrative of the garden."
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Bourget Bros. Building Materials sells recycled broken concrete in pallets:
5 rows high
12"x12" minimum size pieces
3" - 4" thickness range
Natural grey color
No wire or rebar
Approximately 50-60 sq. ft. laid flat or 30 to 40 sq. ft. stacked as wall.
All sizes, color, thickness and coverage subject to available stock on hand.
Our recycled broken concrete can be used flat as garden stepping stones. They can also be placed in sand for a patio or walkway, or stacked to create an attractive retaining wall. Some landscape designers like to make the joints of the retaining wall wide and fill them with showy crevice plants or moss. The concrete works beautifully in xeriscaping. The broken edge of the concrete reveals an attractive pattern of cement and rock that adds character and interest to both modern and traditional settings.
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