Concrete is tough. But so is winter. When the battle begins between winter’s hard conditions and your concrete driveway’s durability, which one wins? The answer to that largely depends on how well you protect and preserve your concrete driveway. Without question, investing in a concrete driveway is a wise and prudent allocation of your money. […]
The Top 4 Reasons Why Concrete Patios are Surging in Popularity
When you think of concrete, especially for a patio, what image initially comes to mind? Do you see a dull, bland gray slab stamped in an area of the yard? Or do you see an upscale, beautifully finished contemporary patio with all sorts of possibilities? If you answer honestly, the first knee-jerk reaction you have […]
How Does Stamped Concrete Increase Your Home’s Value?
Every homeowner wants his or her home to have the highest possible market value. This means that every home improvement they make should be designed for two benefits: to increase the quality of daily life and to increase their home’s value. Granted, some improvements are strictly for personal pleasure reasons. And that’s quite fine. After […]
Plinth Beams and Ground Beams – What are they and what’s the difference?
When it comes to architectural components, beams are of utmost importance. Helping in the transference and distribution of the load – be it dead or live – from the columns to the upper-level structures, the walls, or the foundation that lies below, beams are vital horizontal structures. Simply put, beams hold up upper-level structures. When […]