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Caring for your Concrete
Concrete is one of the best looking, and most durable materials for driveway construction. One of it's best attributes is how little maintenance and routine care it will need over its lifetime. However, no material is truly maintenance-free. It is ...
Swim into Summer with Concrete Pool Repair
Summer is here! You know what that means? Swimming. And lots of it. However, before you cannon ball into your pool, it's time for some maintenance! Proper maintenance is key to making your pool last for years to come! As ...
Why Should You Seal Your Concrete?
Concrete doesn't need to be sealed to perform well. However, in order to get the most out of your concrete, a high-quality sealer is worth the small amount per square foot. A coating or two of concrete sealer will add ...
Start off Spring with Stamped Concrete
Start off this spring by by sealing your stamped concrete. Most homeowners are opting for stamped concrete that mimics the look of stone, brick or tile. Find out why stamped concrete is a great option for improving your home's aesthetics ...
Concrete Sealing FAQS
In the United States, concrete and asphalt make up 90 percent of driveways. Over time, your concrete driveway can crack and discolor due to age and weather. Rain and snow can also seep through the concrete, creating pools of water ...
How Cement is Made
Cement a fine-powdery substance and is the basic ingredient of concrete. One kilo (2.2 lbs) contains over 300 billion grains and the powder is so fine that it will pass through a sieve capable of holding water. It is made ...
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Solutions to prevent standing water on your driveway
Standing water can cause damage to your driveway because it can seep into cracks and freeze which causes it to expand and crack and create potholes in the driveway. It can also cause algae to grow on your driveway making ...
Driveway maintenance tips for spring
Spring is coming soon which means it’s time to inspect your driveway and get it ready for spring. Winter usually leads to some damage on your driveway whether it be from snowplows, ice, or rock salt. It’s important to do ...
Get Your Concrete Ready for Spring
When springtime arrives, it’s time to get your concrete ready for the season. With some basic maintenance and preparation, you can make sure your concrete is looking its best and will continue to stand up to the elements year after ...
Concrete adds value to your home
Having a concrete driveway adds monetary value to your home. Say you own a $300,000 house, a concrete driveway tends to add an extra 5-10% to the value of your home so the maximum amount it would increase to is ...
Tips for maintaining your concrete driveway
Concrete driveways are nice because they don’t have much maintenance. Maintaining your concrete driveway thoroughly helps to increase the lifetime of your driveway. Here are some tips to maintain your concrete driveway: Remove stains immediately: From time to time things ...
The best base for a concrete driveway
All concrete driveways need a base so it’s important that you have a good one. The best base for a concrete driveway is gravel. Gravel is considered one of the best prep and base layers. Gravel helps to maintain proper ...