The Great Equalizer
Cement or Concrete is a liquid that becomes a solid through a chemical reaction between the molecules of the material. In 1824, English inventor, Joseph Aspdin created what we call now Portland Cement by burning ground limestone and clay together. The burning process changed the chemical properties of the materials causing them to fuse together when mixed with water. One of the many uses of course is the floor of my Barn where we will park our cars.
I have to tell you that both my Wife and I, although embracing this 19th century technology, feel that the overall effect looks so modern compared to our old (totally unrealistic and structurally inadequate) 18th century wood plank floor.