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6 Simple River Rock Landscaping Ideas

Front yard gives people the first impression about your home and it also has a big impact on how your house looks from the outside. Homeowners often think of plants when it comes to landscaping projects but ignore putting much thought into using rocks and stones as new ways of decorating to their front yard.  Landscaping with rocks and stones may be a complex process that requires planning and preparation but it can add color and texture to your yard. Additionally, using rocks to beautify the outside of your home gives you beautiful, long-lasting results. There are different rock varieties available according to region, size or color – from large landscaping rocks down to tiny pea gravels. In this article we will look at the different uses of river rock for landscaping design. Continue reading

Why Use Beautiful Concrete in Your Office Parking Lot?

Concrete parking lots may not be the most inspiring thing in the world but they do the job of providing accessibility, reliability, long-lasting appeal for your property. Concrete parking lots make good economic sense for building owners, local store owner or property managers. Though most parking lots today are paved with asphalt, but advances in equipment and the rising cost of asphalt have made concrete highly competitive, even on a first cost basis. Besides there are other advantages of concrete, particularly when you take into account the long term life-cycle costs. Continue reading

Benefits Of Using Pervious Concrete

Benefits Of Using Pervious Concrete

Structural damage and environmental problems are often caused by water accumulating in one area after rainfall. Using pervious concrete as construction material for exterior paving projects and in driveways, or sidewalks can help mitigate storm water concerns. This is a credible solution to eliminate the requirement for retention basins too. Continue reading

Ways To Improve Durability Of Concrete Structures

The Roman Empire started using concrete about 2000 years ago. It was used in monuments such as the Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome, which has survived for centuries. Surprised? Not really. After all concrete is the material of choice in wharves, breakwaters and other harbor structures. We all know that concrete structures are meant to last a lifetime. Usually concrete structures have a design life of 50 or 100 years.

While concrete is highly durable, you will want to do everything you can to stop the premature deterioration of concrete structures. Here’s how: Continue reading

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Ways To Renew Your Concrete Patio On A Budget

A concrete patio looks contemporary and is perfect for backyard spaces no matter the size. Concrete patios showcase grand appeal with sharply defined edges. Concrete patios are functional, cheap to install and require little if any maintenance. Concrete patios look great and are known to last for many years as they can withstand different harsh weather conditions. Continue reading

Before and After Stamped Concrete

Reasons To Say “Yes” To Stamped Concrete

Stamping concrete offers value improvement to turn plain traditional concrete driveway, walkways, patios, outdoor floors, countertops or malls into virtually any color, texture and pattern. Concrete stamps are pressed into laid color concrete to give beautiful impressions. With stamped concrete, your imagination and creativity is your limit. Stamped concrete is now chosen for all types of projects because of its reduced costs, appealing aesthetics, final product choice and easy maintenance. There are many different colors, patterns and styles to choose from, blue to green to red and stone to brick to wood texture and it is this range of options and customization Continue reading

Amazing Concrete Innovations

Innovation encourages economic growth and development in every industry. Advances in technology and manufacturing promote the use of concrete and cement-based products in the construction world. Concrete continues to provide solutions for issues facing people and communities everywhere. Experimentation in the architectural merits of concrete continues to drive innovation in building design, in both the residential and commercial space. Anyone who has seen the new Len Lye building in New Plymouth will vouch for that. Here are some innovations in concrete that are taking the world by storm and changing the way we build with concrete.  Continue reading

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The Right Way To Prepare For A Concrete Driveway

A concrete driveway improves the aesthetics of your home from the outside and it also prevents land erosion. Moreover it also keeps your cars and garage clean. Installing a concrete driveway takes proper planning and preparation before any masonry work, whether it is a DIY project or you hire a contractor, to prevent any problems during the lay and also to help save money. Continue reading