HOW WILL CONCRETE TILE HOLD UP OUTSIDE IN VERY COLD CLIMATES?
Most concrete tile will hold up fine outside in almost any weather as long as it was made and designed for that purpose. Concrete needs microscopic air pockets so the moisture can expand and contract without affecting the solid concrete parts. Our proprietary mix formula, as do other exterior designed concrete tile includes air-entrainment agents to help prevent the product from breaking down under freeze-thaw conditions, like those found in northern climates. Formulas can be adjusted for extreme conditions and special applications by adding extra air-entrainment additive. You want to target for about 5% air content. HOW MUCH DOES CONCRETE TILE WEIGH, AND HOW THICK SHOULD IT BE? On average, a 12″x12″ tile weighs about four pounds when made with a standard concrete mix. That weight for tile is based on the recommended thickness of between 3/8″ and 5/8″ with 1/2″ being the ideal standard. The tiles can be poured thinner or thicker, depending on the application. As an example, for walls y
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