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How to Polish Concrete

If you’re a homeowner, you know your home needs maintenance. You may set aside some time every year to take care of things around your home, including your concrete floors. Polishing concrete is harder than it may seem, especially if it’s your first time doing it. Even concrete needs some maintenance. Let’s look at how […]

Where to Buy Concrete Sealing

Taking on your own concrete and cement project? Not sure where to start when it comes to buying materials for it? We can help! We’ve put together some tips and tricks for finding the perfect concrete sealing for your next project. Where to Buy Concrete Sealing for Your Next Project There’s two ways to buy […]

Which Type of Concrete Sealer Do You Need?

If you’re taking on a concrete project yourself, you may have many questions. With careful planning and consulting a professional, you can take on any concrete project with ease. One of the questions you want to ask yourself is whether or not your project needs a concrete sealer. Let’s look at what type of sealer […]

Thieves Stopped By Concrete Walls

More stories across the nation are coming out about thieves breaking through concrete walls to steal from stores. Recently, a computer store was robbed after being cased by thieves who came in through the concrete ceiling. While that robbery was successful, several robberies lately have been thwarted by the strength of concrete. Let’s look at […]

Not All Concrete is Created Equally

Did you know not all concrete is created equal? Depending on where you buy concrete, you may be getting something that doesn’t quite last the tides of time. When choosing a concrete contractor, you want to make sure they’re reputable and using the highest quality concrete possible. Let’s look at why concrete isn’t always created […]

Why Concrete Batch Plants is Causing Trouble in Communities

It seems every few months in the new you see a small town battling a concrete company who wants to build concrete batch plants within its borders. These plants bring jobs to the local area and help boost the economy but they also bring noise, pollution and other issues for residents. While most cities have […]

Should You Replace Your Basement's Concrete Floor?

When you own a home with a basement, you have to decide how you want to use it. Some use it simply for storage, so an unfinished basement can be left undone. Others turn it into a recreation area or spare bedroom. In some cases, homeowners buy their home with an unfinished basement and turn […]

Do You Need a Concrete Mixer for Your Next Project?

A concrete mixer can be a beneficial rental for any concrete project. The problem is narrowing down whether or not you actually need a concrete mixer. They come in several sizes, offering something anyone can use but sometimes you can spend more on renting one than you need to, especially when you can mix the […]

What is Concrete Resurfacing?

If your home was built within the last half-century, it probably has a concrete driveway, concrete walkway or both. Concrete is an ideal material for outdoor surfaces because it is durable enough to stand the test of time. But what do you do when your exterior concrete surfaces begin to show signs of aging? Here's […]

How to Patch a Concrete Crack

Have a concrete crack on your property? Not sure what to do? Well, you can patch it yourself with a little bit of elbow grease and a bag of concrete. In fact, you won’t even need a bag of concrete but good luck finding something smaller. If you own a home or property, keeping a […]

Why You Shouldn't Step in Wet Concrete

It’s a common occurrence, especially among children: Someone sees wet concrete and decides to make an indelible mark to show the world that they were there. While it may seem like a relatively harmless act, defacing wet concrete can have big consequences. Read on to learn why you should never intentionally disturb wet concrete surfaces. […]

Facts You Didn't Know About Precast Concrete

Precast concrete brings a lot of advantages to construction projects. Not only is it incredibly versatile; it’s also highly durable and easy to maintain. Read on to learn the basic facts about precast concrete, from how it’s made to how it’s used in residential and commercial construction. A Very Versatile Material One of the most […]

HART to Replacement Concrete Segment on Rail Line

Oahu, Hawaii’s rail system is getting ready to replace a large segment of rails effected by a large crack in the concrete foundation supporting it. This is a more common in public transportation that you may think and these repairs often get sidelined until the last possible minute because of the disruption they cause. Any […]

Concrete Being Used to Create Reefs in NC

Fishermen often pay the brunt of development costs in the areas they fish in frequently. Have you ever wondered where your fishing license fees go? In some cities, they go directly into the costs of creating artificial reefs, cleaning up fishing holes and more. In North Carolina, more than $750,000 in license fees is being […]

How to Utilize Concrete Design

Think about concrete for a moment. What images come to mind? You’re probably thinking about highways, sidewalks and driveways. Right? You’re probably thinking that concrete is grey, boring and breaks easily. While all of that is true in some ways, when you plan out any concrete project, the creativity and design goes into it can […]

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