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Cemrock: Globetrotting Decorative Concrete Powerhouse

You might think that rappelling from cliffs, learning about orangutan habitats and studying the prehistoric skeleton of a triceratops are activities without much relevance to decorative concrete.

Working Roman Aqueduct Built in Homeowners Backyard

Outdoor Spaces Building with Concrete Vol. 9 No. 6 - September/October 2009 by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

This working Roman aqueduct, completed in the fall of 2005 for a home in Dove Canyon, Calif., wasn’t built in a day.

From Concrete Mountains to Concrete Mine Shafts

Vol. 3 No. 3 - June/July 2003 Vertical & Carved Concrete by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Near Lake Tahoe, a 24-foot tall mountain gushing numerous waterfalls, pools, and a meandering stream winding through the grounds. On the side of the mountain you can see an old, abandoned mineshaft with a rusted railcar on the siding. Birds fly from tree branch to streamside as water gently splashes over rocks. It certainly looks and sounds real, but it’s not.

Manufacturer Profile: Custom Rock International

Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Vertical & Carved Concrete by Bruce Hackett Comments are Disabled

When decorative concrete is mentioned, typically we’re referring to the booming market in flat concrete. However, there are additional, more specialized niches in the decorative concrete arena: simulated rock formations, typically found in zoos, theme parks and more. Check out some examples in this article.

Faux Rock Features Roll Out Exciting New Opportunities for Concrete

Outdoor Spaces Vol. 2 No. 3 - August/September 2002 Vertical & Carved Concrete by Susan M. Brimo-Cox Comments are Disabled

Synthetic rock is commonplace at theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, resorts, hotels and many other places — and there’s a growing demand for residential applications.