27 August 2021
If you have an asphalt driveway, then you need to know about sealcoating. You may need to have your driveway sealcoated every few years to protect it from damage. Here are reasons sealcoating is necessary for an asphalt driveway and details about how it's done. Reasons Your Driveway Needs A Sealcoat Asphalt naturally deteriorates with age. Exposure to rain and UV rays over the years causes asphalt to fade, crack, and crumble.
27 July 2021
Whether you are constructing a concrete driveway or patio, a custom stamped concrete installation is one of the best options you can pick. Custom stamped concrete refers to concrete that has been imprinted or patterned using a stamp-like imprint. Thus, the surface of a custom stamped concrete installation can have any design or pattern you want. It can also resemble a variety of other materials, such as stone, slate, bricks, and even tile.
16 June 2021
Concrete is used for many different building purposes as it is a solid and durable material. Sometimes though, that concrete has to be removed for one reason or another. When it comes to cutting concrete, there are different methods for achieving this task. Concrete Slab Cutting When working with an existing structure, sometimes you need to cut through the solid slab. This is common when you need to add things such as power lines, sewer lines, and water lines to an existing building.
10 May 2021
If you want to avoid resource and material wastage when constructing a commercial or residential building, you should consider concrete ready-mix solutions. Ready-mix concrete is supplied to the client's site for immediate use. The concrete adheres to project specifications and ratio. The mixture is prepared offsite, and it offers worksite convenience when placing concrete slabs or your foundation. Before you choose concrete ready-mix applications, you need to know the fundamentals, benefits, and demerits of ready-mix concrete compared to traditional mixing on site.
20 April 2021
You probably already know that concrete has to be mixed before it can be used. What you might not know if you are fairly new to working with concrete is that you have different options for acquiring mixed concrete. You can purchase concrete mix and mix it up yourself on-site, or you can have a team of professionals mix your concrete for you on-site. You also have the option to have ready mix concrete delivered, which is concrete that has already been properly mixed and is already ready for use.
5 January 2021
Over the years, the concrete flooring in your commercial property may start to sag. You want to address this issue promptly before major structural repairs come into the picture. These tips can help you properly deal with commercial concrete leveling. Identify Problematic Areas The first order of business when addressing concrete leveling for a commercial space is first identifying problematic areas. What sections are starting to lower from the rest of the sections?
20 November 2020
Wet concrete contains a lot of water molecules within its structure. As the concrete dries, the capillary water is lost, which leads to shrinkage. If you do not control the shrinkage, the concrete gets an increase in tensile stress, and this leads to cracking, external deflection, and internal warping. Concrete sawing is the best way to control where the cracks will appear and help prevent other extensive damage to the concrete.
9 September 2020
Bales of straw or hay are often thought of during the autumn season thanks to many people's memories of taking a hay ride when they were a kid. But bales of straw actually serve a very useful purpose when it comes to the construction of certain types of buildings or structures. Purchase straw bales from a local supplier and you may be able to use them for everything from the foundation to insulation when putting your new structure together.
16 June 2020
A dry basement is a happy basement. Unfortunately, water can creep in through a variety of different places, and not all of it has to come from the outside. Sometimes, a pipe that is dripping or condensation that is collecting on the floor can be the cause of moisture, and eventually, water damage. Below are some of the most common ways you may find moisture in your house; if you see any similar problem areas in your home, look for a contractor that can fix the situation immediately.
30 January 2020
If you are thinking about buying a fixer-upper to fix up and sell, or if you have recently done so, you might be worried about the condition of the home's foundation. In many cases, foundation repair is an important part of flipping a house. These are a few tips that can guide you when you're going through this process. Have the Home's Foundation Checked Out First If you have not yet purchased the home that you will be flipping and selling, it is important for you to think about foundation damage when looking for a home to buy.