Polished concrete looks great. While it has commonly been used for garage and warehouse flooring, most exterior concrete is left raw. Many builders try to avoid using polish concrete outside because it can be quite slippery when it is wet. But, polished concrete is quickly becoming very popular as an interior flooring solution as well. It definitely has a modern style and feel, but it is a look that is currently very trendy.…
Read More »Concrete foundations are going to crack after a while. In fact, they might even start to pick up small cracks immediately after they are poured. As soon as the concrete dries and settles, it can form small cracks. Usually, the small cracks aren’t anything to worry about. However, if they get big, you want to fix them as soon as possible. This article explains the best tools and techniques for fixing cracks in your foundation concrete.…
Read More »You may have concrete used quite a bit around your home for things like sidewalks, your driveway, garage floor, patio, basement walls, and even the basement floor. Concrete is very durable, which is why it is used in so many elements. Although concrete can withstand a lot, it isn’t without fail. Concrete can breakdown over time and can get damaged for a number of reasons. See below for tips to repair your concrete.…
Read More »Using a crane always comes with a few risks, but those risks are heightened in the wind. If you’re renting a crane and you’re worried about how the wind may affect your work, check out the following tips. They will help you stay safe. 1. Schedule Your Rental Strategically To be on the safe side, you may want to check the weather forecast before you schedule any crane rentals. If possible, try to avoid renting your crane on days when the wind is forecast to be high.…
Read More »If you are going to spend a lot of time setting up the perfect yard and gardens, you may also want to do things that will set your yard and garden apart and really show it off. Having the yard and gardens are one thing, but you can take it up to the next level by adding in some accessories. Much like people wear their accessories as a finishing touch to their outfits for the day, you may want to use one of these accessories as the finishing touch to your garden or yard.…
Read More »If you want to be able to spend time out in your backyard, but you don’t have a patio, you probably want to come up wth something that will give your yard some character. There are all kinds of ways that you can do that. One is to have a concrete patio. Lots of people think that a concrete patio is something that is going to look just gray and boring, but there are ways that you can get a really great patio that is not boring while using concrete.…
Read More »Many concrete contractors may prefer to steer clear of ready-mix concrete. They worry about quality and final project results. However, there are many more benefits of using this product in your line of work as a concrete contractor, and here are just a few of those reasons. Ready-Mix Concrete Takes the Guesswork out of Mixing Concrete The biggest and best reason for using ready-mix concrete is that it takes the guesswork out of mixing the concrete with separate components.…
Read More »Using a concrete pump on a construction project usually makes it easier and faster to move concrete from one site to the next. There is also the advantage of having more accurate pours since you can regulate the rate at which the pump releases the concrete. However, if your pump keeps getting blocked, using the pump can get frustrating. Here are tips that will help you avoid frequent concrete pump blockages.…
Read More »Buying an old home and fixing it up is a great way to get a house with a lot of natural wood and character for a good price. The downside is that old homes generally need a lot of work to get them fixed up. One area that is especially challenging is the basement. Old homes typically have stone foundation walls that are crumbling. A crumbling stone foundation wall can let in a lot of water during periods of heavy rains that regularly occur during the springtime.…
Read More »There are many different reasons why one may need to break through concrete. Maybe you need to repair a patio or driveway. Maybe you need to access utilities that are underneath concrete that you poured already. No matter the reason, breaking through concrete is a difficult task. Here are a few tips that will help you take on this challenging task. #1 Make Sure You Have The Right Tools In order to tackle this challenging job, you need to have the right tools on hand.…
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