Category: Exterior Concrete
Simple Ways to Improve Your Driveway
For American homes with front facing garages, the driveway serves as the entrance to your property. While many people view it from a purely functional standpoint, the driveway is also a key piece of your home’s first impression. Front-side driveways take up a prominent portion of your landscaping. Despite this, many people leave their driveways […]
Can I Stamp My Own Concrete?
Stamped concrete continues to grow in popularity and for good reason. It offers near limitless possibilities. It can mimic other materials like stone, tile, and even wood, often for a much lower cost. Alternatively, it can create something much more unique in appearance than traditional flooring materials. Either way, stamped concrete works great for both […]
Can Your Pour New Concrete Over Old Concrete?
Everyone wants to get the most out of their existing concrete. After all, digging up old concrete and pouring a fresh base is a lot of work. Eventually, concrete does have to be replaced. If the foundation has shifted, deep and wide cracks have formed, and/or roots have grown underneath it, it’s probably time to […]
Stamped Concrete vs. Stone for Your Home’s Hardscape
Looking to add some hardscape to your home? Whether you’re setting up a patio, pool area, firepit, walkway, or garden area, you have a few options available to you. While some people are fine with laying a slab of concrete and calling it finished, there is so much more you can do with a hardscape […]
Why Concrete is the Best Patio Flooring Option
Summer season is almost upon us. Normally, restaurant patios and rooftops would be opening, and people would be flocking to them to enjoy the warm, summer air. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the quarantine measures that are in place to counteract it, it’s likely restaurants won’t be opening anytime soon. That means people […]
What to Do with Damaged Concrete
With the ice and snow all gone and warmer temperatures upon us, many are noticing some new cracks and damage in their exterior concrete. While a little cracking is to be expected in any concrete, it reaches a point where it becomes unsightly. The question is, what can you do about it? The truth is, […]
Stamped Concrete vs Pavers – What’s Best for My Outdoor Needs?
When it comes to adding a hard surface outside, you have a few options available. Two of the most popular choices are pavers and stamped concrete. Both are regularly used for patios, pools, firepits, walkways, and more. The questions is, which is best for your needs? Let’s take a closer look at each option. Pavers […]
Why You Should Finish Your Concrete
A dried concrete surface is technically complete. It’s resilient, long lasting, and ready to be walked across. When it comes to exterior concrete, that’s often how it’s left. For interior concrete, it’s common to cover it up with another material. But we’d say the best thing to do with dried concrete is to finish it. […]
What You Need to Know About Concrete Resurfacing
Is your concrete floor or driveway starting to crack up and wear down? While a little cracking and wear is perfectly normal, it reaches a point where your concrete starts to look like it belongs in a post-apocalyptic movie. Your first thought might be that it’s time to have your concrete dug up and re-poured, […]
Maintaining Stained Concrete
Adding a finish to your concrete is a great, affordable way to greatly improve its visual appeal, while also making it more durable. Whether its sealed, stained, coated, or densified, finished concrete can better resist external elements. That said, like all things, a finished concrete floor needs a little love from time to time to […]