Category Archives: Concrete

10 Sep

Asphalt Vs Concrete: How Paving and Coatings Differ

 

Asphalt Vs Concrete: How Paving and Coatings Differ

It is easy to see that there are big differences between concrete and asphalt, but that doesn’t make it any less confusing to treat your driveway the way you should. Asphalt or concrete, you should consider sealings or coatings for your driveway to protect it and reduce maintenance and repair costs in the future. Here are the differences in the sealers and coatings, what they do, and which should be applied.

Asphalt Vs Concrete: How Paving and Coatings Differ

Asphalt sealants

Asphalt sealants are meant to do more than make your driveway look good. These sealants are used to protect the asphalt and make it last longer. If you want your driveway to last, you’ll need to get a sealant applied after the first year of installation and periodically after that. These sealants don’t last forever, but they are very important if you don’t want to have to replace or repair your driveway.

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15 Jul

What’s Best for Your Commercial Property?

Asphalt or Concrete? What’s Best for Your Commercial Property?

If you need a new parking lot for your commercial property, you have a lot of things to consider. You may need to expand the size of your parking lot, or you may need to add some additional parking lot features. One of the things you’ll need to decide is whether to have a concrete or asphalt parking lot installed. Here are the pros and cons of both.

commercial property

Asphalt

Asphalt is the most popular choice for commercial parking. This is because asphalt is very durable and is designed to hold up against heavy traffic. That’s why this is the preferred option for most roadways as well.

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15 Jun

Asphalt or Concrete? Right Material for Driveway

Are you installing a new driveway after renovations or replacing your old, worn, and stained one? You have a lot of options these days to personalize it to your own tastes, style, and needs. Here are some things to consider when choosing between asphalt or concrete for your driveway.

Right Material for Your Driveway

Compare installation costs.

Asphalt is typically much less expensive to install. You can often get an asphalt driveway for less than $5 per square foot. On the other hand, concrete driveways can run up to over $15 per square foot, depending on the options and finish you choose.

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15 Jan

Your Concrete or Asphalt Driveway Inspected. When?

Concrete or Asphalt Driveway Inspected

Concrete and asphalt driveways are the most common types of driveways in the area. While both concrete and asphalt are durable and low maintenance as a general rule, there are some instances in which cracks and pits can occur. It is a good idea to have your concrete or asphalt driveway inspected by a professional to determine if repair or replacement is best for your driveway. 

Concrete or Asphalt Driveway Inspected

Cracks or Pits

If you have cracks or pits in your concrete or asphalt driveway, they should be repaired as soon as possible. Cracks in concrete are really not a hazard for the most part, although they can be unsightly. However, cracks or pits in asphalt can lead to further potholes in the driveway if left untreated or unrepaired. If you are noticing any kind of cracking or potholes in your driveway, no matter how small, you should have it inspected by a professional to see what, if anything, needs to be done.

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15 Nov

Your Property will Benefit from New Concrete

Three Areas of Your Property That Benefit from New Concrete

Step outside and take a look around your property. Notice all the concrete around your house or building. Is it aesthetically pleasing, or are there chips, cracks, or uneven patches? If you don’t like what you see, it may be a great time to get new concrete. Here are three areas that might need some attention.

Three Areas of Your Property That Benefit from New Concrete

Driveway

Parking your car on a driveway with bad concrete can be a real hassle. Very large holes can damage the undercarriage of your car and cause excess wear on your tires. Cracks expand and contract as the outside temperature changes, which can lead to even worse cracks. New concrete can help you avoid these problems. And, when the concrete work is done correctly, you won’t have to worry about cracks due to weather. 

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15 Oct

Three Ways to Use Concrete Pavers

Three Ways to Use Concrete Pavers

Are you looking for an interesting way to make your landscape unique? Instead of replacing broken concrete sidewalks, paths, and driveways with plain concrete, you should consider concrete pavers. These pavers are slabs of concrete that can be one of a range of colors, and they can have designs carved into the surface. Here are three ways you can use them.

Three Ways to Use Concrete Pavers

Patios

Patios are a great way to make use of concrete pavers. You can install them on the walk from your door to the patio or gazebo and place them around and in the area. They can make a design, or their colors can compliment your home, gazebo, or covered patio.

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15 Aug

Three Uses for a Concrete Patio

Does your backyard have potential, but see little action? There could be a very easy solution. You might want to consider adding a concrete patio to your backyard, particularly if you have a backdoor. It can do a lot for your backyard. If you have dreams in mind of barbeque grills and running children, this is one way to jumpstart making it a reality. Here are five uses for a concrete patio in your backyard.

Concrete Patio

Grill Surface

You can put a grill in the grass or dirt, but it might make the grill uneven and cause the meat to cook unevenly as well. Having a grill in the grass or dirt can also make it a pain to grill when the ground is wet. A concrete patio gives you a clean and level place to use your grill in any season.

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15 May

3 Ways to Use Pavers to Enhance Your Home

Pavers to Enhance Your Home

Concrete pavers are actually very versatile. You can get concrete pavers in a variety of colors, shades, and patterns. With concrete pavers, you can add unique designs and patterns to your landscaping such as sidewalks, patios, and driveways. Here are three ways you can use decorative concrete pavers to enhance your home.

Pavers to Enhance Your Home

Driveways

Who says your driveway has to be boring and merely functional? You can add a lot of pizzazz to your home by laying decorative concrete pavers for your driveway. Concrete pavers are especially well suited for curved driveways, or homes that have a turnabout in front of the house. Pavers can be made to order with the designs, colors, and shapes of your choosing, making them excellent for all types of driveways.

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15 Apr

Transform Your Walkways with Custom Concrete Work

Transform Your Walkways with Custom Concrete Work

One of the most simple and unique ways that you can beautify your home is through custom concrete work. You can have custom concrete walkways, a driveway, or patios. There are several different ways that we can help you add unique beauty and symmetry to your home’s outdoor spaces.

Transform Your Walkways with Custom Concrete Work

Decorated Concrete

Stamped or stenciled concrete is one way that you can add patterns and unique symbols to your walkways. With stamped concrete walkways, the concrete is stamped with a pattern before it is fully dried. With stenciled concrete, designs are stenciled into the concrete while it is still wet. Both methods are great if you want a specific design for your walkways.

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10 May

Concrete can Transform Your Outdoor Space

Transform Your Outdoor Space for Summer

Transform Your Outdoor Space for Summer

Your backyard isn’t there to just stare at; it’s there to decorate, build upon, and expand to create a beautiful and useful outdoor space. Whatever you intend to do to capitalize on your backyard space this summer, you will need a solid concrete foundation to begin.

Why Choose Concrete?

Concrete is extremely strong and durable, yet also compact and non-porous. It is also low-maintenance while still performing its job day after day, year after year. Concrete is even naturally fire resistant, with excellent thermal mass to reduce dramatic temperature changes. Best of all, concrete is more affordable than most other building materials! Read More →