If you've undertaken a construction project, the first thing you need to do is consider the soil. Bad soil base can undermine the integrity of your entire project. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find a construction site that offers perfect soil, which is where soil stabilization comes into the picture. Here are just four of the many reasons you need to include soil stabilization methods in your next construction project. Improve Existing Soil
12 February 2020
Brick and stone mortared in place always looks impressive. The trouble is that it can be expensive with all of the materials and the labor costs involved. However, you probably did not know that there is actually a way to get a faux brick or stone look, and you could even DIY. Here is how to get these faux brick or stone looks for less than it would cost to actually buy materials and have the job done.
26 September 2019
When a concrete contractor advertises that the only service he/she provides is concrete cutting, you may be wondering why, when, and where this service is used. It makes sense, considering that so many other contractors provide niche services. Why not provide cutting only? To get a better understanding of this singular service overall and the reason and function behind its use, the following is provided. Why Just Cutting and Removal
4 June 2019
If you are ready to finish your basement, there is a lot of planning that goes into doing so. Some of the planning will include preparing for things like HVAC and plumbing. The problem in the basement is that concrete cutting may need to be done to install the pipes for things like drainage and plumbing pipes. Here are some tips to cutting in the drainage and plumbing for your basement finishing project:
13 February 2019
Potholes in the road are bad enough. Potholes in your driveway are worse. This is because potholes in your driveway can cause you to become stuck in winter. Tires can freeze in the potholes, or the ice filing the potholes gives poor traction, keeping your vehicle from leaving the driveway. When you are ready to call an asphalt repair contractor, here is what the contractor will do, step-by-step. The Driveway Pothole Repair Estimate
9 September 2018
Is your concrete starting to decay and look old? Is it stained and full of cracks? If you are a homeowner, and you are sick of dealing with concrete that seems to get uglier year after year, now is the time to fix your problem. The longer you wait, and the more decayed your concrete becomes, the more costly it will be to repair the problem. There are several different ways that you can repair and re-surface old concrete, but it partly depends on how severe your problem is.
17 May 2018
Concrete is often used throughout the building and construction industry due to its durability. However, sometimes, it is necessary to break through basement floors in order to repair electrical, water, and sewer lines. Other times, a home owner may want to add an entrance to their house or create a window out of a brick wall in order to let more natural light in. A business may need to cut grooves into the surface of their concrete sidewalks to ensure the safety of their employees entering and leaving the building.
30 January 2018
So you've decided to update your property but you haven't figured out just how to do it. You could hire a contractor to refurbish your home or build a new dwelling. You could hire a landscaper to give your yard a whole new look. Or you could use ready mix concrete and produce a few affordable updates on your own. Here are three update options to consider that require nothing more than a little legwork and residential concrete, along with a few tools and accessories:
10 November 2017
As a homeowner, you will want to make sure that your home is as safe and dry as possible, starting with the basement. After all, a lot of people find that their basements are the main problems when it comes to water creeping into their home. Even if your basement is currently dry, you will want to know what to look for when looking for signs of water trouble that you may have missed in the past or that occurred before you bought the home.
8 September 2017
If you've wanted to expand your retail space for some time, but haven't been satisfied with the offerings currently on the market, you may be wondering whether building from scratch is your best bet. While the process of constructing a brand new building can seem like a far more expensive option than simply purchasing an existing building, the amount of retrofitting that may be necessary for many custom buildings can be cost-prohibitive in some cases.
17 August 2017