Fun Facts
Got a 1500 on the SAT and 32 on the ACT
Oliver
Main manufacturer of paver we use
Belgard
Instead of tearing out old concrete, Zion Outdoors does this to give it a brand-new look.
What is Gem-Scape
This is the key ingredient in concrete that makes everything stick together.
What is cement
Instead of replacing old concrete, Gem-Scape does this to it
What is resurface or overlay
Went on a walk with Shaq O'Neil
Gary Singletary
What does ICPI stand for?
Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute
Zion's mascot is?
Zion the Zebra
True or False — concrete and cement are the same thing.
False, cement is just one ingredient in concrete.
The first Gem-Scape job was installed in this city?
Kyle, Texas
Coached football for 28 years
Andy
What’s the main reason homeowners choose pavers instead of concrete?
They can be repaired easily
How many Walkways 4 Warriors has Zion given away so far?
5
Concrete is strong in compression but weak in this type of force — that’s why we add rebar.
What is tension
Gem-Scape can be customized with these two visual elements.
What is color and pattern
Bowled a 300 more than once
Jack
Where were pavers first used?
Ancient Rome
What BBB award did Zion win?
The Spark award
Most concrete reaches full strength after this many days.
What is 28 days
Gem-Scape is sealed with this type of sealer?
Water solevant sealer.
Went to Purdue
Brian
What city in the US used pavers 1st?
Philadelphia
Chip and JoAnne Gaines
This iconic Roman building, made with ancient concrete, still stands 2,000 years later — and has the world’s largest unreinforced dome.
What is The Pantheon
Why do we use sealer?
It locks in the color. Our sealer is low viscosity, dries a bit faster, and less odor.
He's from Mississippi
Ken
How thick are concrete pavers (standard)?
2 3/8
Zion's first phone call was for what product?
No product, it was to let us know the truck was hit in a parking lot.
True or False — concrete was used before the wheel was invented.
True - it was used over 6,000 years ago.
Before applying Gem-Scape, crews always clean and prep the slab using this piece of equipment.
What is a pressure washer or grinder
Favorite NFL QB of all time is Brett Farve
Ethan
What type of material can you put Cap-Stone coping on?
Concrete, stone and brick.
How many steps do we have in our sales process?
7
This naturally occurring reaction causes concrete to look chalky or white over time.
What is efflorescence
The texture and depth of Gem-Scape are created by this hand tool.
Trowel
Is an Eagle Scout
Aaron
When were modern day pavers created instead of bricks?
1940's after the War.
Who at Zion was a client first?
Alex Rocha
The first modern version of concrete was invented in 1824 by an English mason named Joseph Aspdin, who called it this.
What is Portland Cement
Concrete resurfacing became popular in the U.S. in what decade?
The 1980's
He got a full ride for soccer but he was best in basketball
Ryan
How much stronger is pavers than standard concrete
Pavers can handle 4 times the weight of a standard concrete pour.
The first concrete street in the United States was built in 1891 in this Midwestern city — and it’s still there today.
What is Bellefontaine, Ohio
The largest Gem-Scape project is over how many sq/ft?
Rob
The Romans built this famous road over 2,000 years ago using stone pavers, and it’s still standing today.
The Appian Way
How many 5 star reviews does Zion have?
233
This famous American inventor experimented with using concrete to build houses — but the idea never caught on.
Who is Thomas Edison
The U.S. concrete resurfacing industry today is valued at what annually?
Has a YouTube video with over 1.5m views
Matt
After World War II, this European country began mass-producing concrete pavers to rebuild roads and cities.
The Netherlands (Holland)
Where does the name Zion come from?
Mount Zion which is the highest place Israel and where you can meet with God.
What is the PSI strength of standard concrete?
3,000 PSI
The average American home has how many sq. ft. of concrete surface?
600-1,000 sq/ft
Is a United States Air Force Veteran
Touch
True or False — the Roman Colosseum was built mostly out of the same natural stone we now use for many pool decks: travertine.
True
Who was the fastest to $1m in a year?
Gary in less than 6 months
The Hoover Dam, one of the largest concrete structures ever built, was completed during this decade.
1930's
This American chemist developed polymer-modified cements that made resurfacing possible — giving birth to today’s overlay industry.
J.C. Whitlam was an American chemist and inventor who, in the mid-20th century, helped pioneer polymer-modified cement coatings — the foundation of modern concrete resurfacing systems.
His innovations made it possible for cementitious materials to bond to old concrete instead of cracking or delaminating. That breakthrough eventually led to the decorative overlay and microtopping systems that companies like Zion Outdoors use today (like Gem-Scape™).