Does Your Concrete Need Resealing?

Concrete is an incredibly versatile building material, and it has found widespread use in the construction industry for the creation of everything from floors to kitchen work surfaces, garden paths, and basements. Concrete is popular because it is strong and long-lasting while requiring almost no maintenance. Despite the ubiquitous nature of concrete, it is important that your concrete is always properly sealed to increase its resistance to weather conditions, abrasion, and staining. Read More 

Why You Need A Pre-Demolition Inspection

House inspection is a vital component of the demolition process. Professional demolition contractors will insist on an inspection regardless of how quickly the client would want the property demolished. The excerpt below discusses the benefits of a pre-demolition inspection.  Determine Required Preparations Below are a few ways to prepare for the demolitions: If your neighbours live close by, it would be courteous to inform them of ongoing demolitions. Decluttering the house b removing any furniture, electronics and interior fittings. Read More 

Why Use Illuminated Aggregate on Your Hotel’s Paths?

The paths around your hotel and in your garden areas need to be safe to walk on. You don't want guests slipping or tripping. So, you may have decided to put down exposed aggregate. This type of concrete has a slightly rough surface which gives it a better grip. However, you also want your pathways to look good. While you can choose from various aggregate colours and designs, you can also take things a step further by adding illumination to the paving. Read More 

The Concrete Finish

Concrete slabs are preferred for residential construction projects for many valid reasons. These range from the strength of concrete as a construction material to its durability and aesthetic appeal. To maintain their great aesthetic appeal and to improve functionality, concrete slabs are made to have different finishes. The type of finish that goes onto a concrete slab depends partly on your personal preference and partly on the functional advantages of such a finish. Read More 

Two Reasons to Have Your Garden Edging Made With Professionally Poured Concrete

If your garden has any trees, flowerbeds, shrub beds or paths that you would like to define and separate from adjacent features, then adding edging around them is the best way to achieve this. Whilst you can use many different kinds of materials to create edging, it is often best to find a contractor who offers concrete services and have this professional make the edging with poured concrete. Read on to learn why. Read More