Antique Concrete Finish

Over the last few years our clients have been enjoying new concrete with an old finish. At North Shore Aggregate we have developed a process of mechanically aging new concrete. This all started when were on a job in Evanston, IL. The landscape architect was looking to match the look of some existing concrete on…

What is Exposed Aggregate?

Often times I am asked “what is exposed aggregate?”  Exposed aggregate is a type of concrete finish.  To understand how the finish is produced we should first dissect the composition of concrete.  Ready mix concrete is generally a mix of sand, cement, water, and aggregate or stone.  The ratio of theses elements is adjusted to meet the specific needs of a project.…