Hosmer Supply Company Incorporated

Hosmer Supply Company Incorporated Let an experienced concrete supplier handle all of your concrete needs in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area.

Hosmer Supply has been proudly serving the Pittsburgh area for over 30 years. We understand that our product, concrete, is one of the most unique and versatile building materials in the world. It can assume virtually any shape and reach great strengths. Concrete is ideal for any building project such as residential homes, schools, high-rise buildings, bridges, dams, highways etc. Concrete is peris

hable in its plastic state and very "sensitive" from the time the raw materials are combined to the final product. Mixing, transportation, placing, and curing can influence its plastic and hardened properties. At Hosmer Supply Company Inc, you can be sure that your are receiving the best possible quality at affordable prices.

01/12/2017

When the concrete is entirely mixed at the plant, this is known as central mixed concrete. Only about 20% of concrete plants in the US use a central mixer. A big advantage of central mixed concrete is the improved ability for quality control.

01/10/2017

With ready mix concrete, you can actually reduce any wastage of raw materials due to poor concrete mixing workmanship, and poor setting and storing. The convenience of ready mix also enables you to reduce the amount of labor you need as well.

01/05/2017

If you have never worked with concrete before, practice is the key element. To practice on the fly, pour the least noticeable sections first, and finish them first. By the time you reach the highly visible sections, you will have a better grasp of the skills.

01/03/2017

All Portland cements share specific characteristics, including the fact that adding water helps the concrete harden. Joseph Aspdin named the cement after the Isle of Portland off the coast of England, because the finished concrete resembled a type of stone quarried there.

12/29/2016

What is roller compacted concrete? Also known as RCC, this type of ready mix concrete has the same ingredients as basic ready mix, with the exception of lower water content. It is commonly used for heavy-duty pavement, particularly in industrial settings.

12/27/2016

Ready-mix concrete (also called customized concrete) is the most sought after and preferred concrete mix used in today's construction and building industry. Ready-mix is a commercial concrete that is specifically made, manufactured, and delivered in a fresh unhardened state to a job site.

12/22/2016

Concrete has no true inventor because it is a phenomenon of nature, according to experts. It is believed that deposits of natural cement compounds were created 12 million years ago as a result of spontaneous reactions between limestone and oil shale. It would take man some time to recreate this unusual natural reaction.

12/20/2016

Many people think that concrete hardens as it dries, but the actual process is called curing. The water starts a chemical process in the cement. As the mixture is allowed to set, it creates a crystalline structure that binds the cement together so it holds the aggregate in place.

12/15/2016

What is fiber reinforced concrete? This is one of many types of ready mix concretes. Check with your ready mix expert for advice on the best type of concrete to use. Fiber reinforced concrete usually contains glass or steel fibers in the concrete that serve to boost the structural integrity of the concrete.

12/13/2016

With ready mix concrete, the labor that is associated with the production of concrete is eliminated. Not only does this reduce costs and improve quality, but it also enables the entire construction process to go much faster.

12/08/2016

Care to guess what a concrete "accelerator" is? It's a mixture added to wet concrete to help it cure more quickly. Without an accelerator, concrete can take weeks or months to cure completely.

12/06/2016

If stormwater runoff is a concern for any type pavement or a parking lot being built, pervious concrete is a popular ready mix concrete choice. This concrete meets stormwater regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and can reduce the need for retention ponds in a community.

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Pittsburgh, PA
15236

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 12pm

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(412) 655-7313

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