Sealing Tips for Your Exposed Aggregate Concrete Walkways
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20 January 2019
Expose aggregate concrete is one of the best ways of finishing your walkways and patios. It makes the surface look great and feel unique. It has a durable texture that makes it suitable for various improvement projects, especially areas that require 'tough' finishes. When pouring the exposed aggregate finish, your builders lay at least six inches of concrete form. The base layer acts as a foundation for the aggregate. After that, the builders spread the gravel evenly using shovels and rakes.
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Why You Need Your Driveway Cleaned Regularly Now That You Have a Child
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4 September 2018
There's no doubt that driveway cleaning is beneficial to families of all kinds. However, now that your bundle of joy has grown into a walking, talking child right before your eyes, having your driveway cleaned regularly is even more important. Here are 3 reasons why.
A Clean Driveway Is Safer
Like most new parents, you're probably far more concerned about health and safety now than you were before you had a child.
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Why Contractors Should Consider Concrete for Architectural Finishing
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8 January 2018
There is no ignoring the advantages of using concrete as a building material. Other than providing superior structural strength and durability to other building materials, concrete is resistant to mould, mildew, and fire. Notably, concrete can also be used by contractors as an architectural finishing material. Although there are various architectural finishing options that contractors can choose from, concrete has its unique advantages. Most importantly, contractors cannot go wrong by selecting concrete because it offers both structural and architectural benefits.
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Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Repairing Their Own Concrete
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30 November 2017
Most residential properties are covered in several areas with concrete; this usually includes driveways and sidewalks as well as garage floors. You may have a patio area, carport or other such concrete surface on your own property as well. While concrete is very tough and durable, it does eventually crack or otherwise need repairs, and many homeowners then try to tackle these repairs on their own, with patching compound or freshly mixed concrete.
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