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3y ago
Concrete decks by the pool are ideal spots for entertaining. Because concrete is strong, comfortable, and comes in many different styles, homeowners can seamlessly integrate the entire area around their pool into the surrounding landscape.
If you’re thinking of upgrading your concrete pool deck before summer 2021 goes into full swing, here are some of the trends we’re spotting!
Bigger Decks
In recent years, the concrete deck has become more than just a place to sit with your feet in the pool, maybe with some outdoor seating, a small table, and a grill. They are becoming complete outdoor ..read more
Fiorino Concrete Ltd
3y ago
In concrete construction, curing is one of the most important steps in making strong, durable projects. Letting the material cure increases its durability, making it less susceptible to cracking and spalling. However, curing can take a long time – 24 hours before a surface is usable, and as many as 28 days to fully cure. Believe it or not, the concrete in the Hoover Dam is still going through the curing process. Are there ways to speed up this process?
There are, and for many jobs, we would use quick performing concrete. It’s a type that can be ready to handle traffic after as little as two ho ..read more
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3y ago
In concrete surface preparation, there are several factors to consider when selecting the proper abrasive. Generally speaking, abrasives have two components: grit and bond. Both have important roles to play in the finishing of concrete!
We can’t use just any abrasive bond – if our team uses the wrong option, we’ll make our customers very unhappy with the finish! The correct abrasive bond for the material and the purpose can affect how well the job goes.
What Abrasive Bond Do We Use For Concrete?
Abrasives come in many shapes, sizes, and forms, made with bonding in a range of hardnesses ..read more
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3y ago
Driveway drainage issues can become harder to spot in winter, but if you pay attention, you’ll note the signs. Some drainage issues make themselves known during the winter in ways that can affect the concrete’s surface – and in ways that could be dangerous to your health. Here are some of the signs that there is a drainage issue with your driveway!
Ice Forming On Your Driveway
The most obvious sign of a drainage problem with your concrete driveway is the most hazardous: ice. When standing water forms during the day – if the driveway’s surface is black, this can happen a lot in the winter sun ..read more
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3y ago
Getting the snow off your concrete driveway with a shovel is one of those chores that is a real pain in the back – literally. A U.S. study showed that more than 11,000 people are hospitalized every year because of snow shoveling-related injuries! Not everyone wants to bring in a snowblower to relieve the strain – any metal auger blades that come into contact with the concrete’s surface can cause lasting driveway damage.
How can you clear off the snow with safety and ease in mind? Here are three ways to clear your concrete driveway without a snow shovel while preserving the integrity of y ..read more
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3y ago
Drilling into concrete can be a messy business. If you’re not careful, it can also be one that’s hazardous to your health and safety. Here’s how we safely make holes in concrete projects!
What Safety Equipment Do You Need To Drill Into Concrete?
Like all other forms of concrete work, drilling requires the right safety equipment before you start. Make sure to set yourself up properly before drilling because it can be a loud, dusty, exhausting process! It also can expose you to silica dust from the rock and sand used to mix concrete; this is very harmful to the lungs.
Make sure to have the follo ..read more
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3y ago
Concrete can deteriorate over time, but one of the reasons it’s such a great material is that you can have it fixed almost seamlessly. Most repair projects are simple, using some specially-mixed concrete for patches and repairs. What’s the best type of concrete mix for repairs?
What Kinds Of Concrete Are There?
Concrete is made by mixing four ingredients: portland cement, an aggregate like sand, crushed stone or gravel, and water. The cement becomes a glue that holds the sand and gravel together. The proportions of these four ingredients can change the properties of the concrete, affecting the ..read more
Fiorino Concrete Ltd
3y ago
When it’s time to give a driveway a makeover, the budget is probably the first concern for most homeowners. Whether selling a home, changing how the driveway surface impacts water drainage or because the driveway is nearly unusable, many property owners will find themselves unable to wait for too long. Is financing the project to get it started an option?
Yes, you can finance your new driveway, much like any other renovation project! Here’s what to consider when planning your new driveway, as well as your financing options when you’re ready to take the plunge.
Working Towards Your New D ..read more
Fiorino Concrete Ltd
3y ago
Every home has a driveway, and many homeowners think about what they can do to make it last. Many driveways are made with asphalt, gravel, stone, or bricks, but what about concrete? More and more homeowners are choosing concrete for all the reasons that make it an ideal building material.
If you’re wondering why it makes for a good driveway, we have some reasons that do you one better: here’s why concrete makes for a good investment!
Concrete Is Stronger Than Other Materials
All driveways need proper and regular maintenance, including concrete. However, concrete driveways tend to ..read more
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3y ago
When designing outdoor spaces, more homeowners are thinking about how the materials they choose can affect the environment. We use concrete in many efficient, sustainable ways, and one way is to design and lay down a project using concrete pavers.
Concrete pavers are environmentally friendly in two chief ways: they can allow runoff flow into groundwater resources and let plants grow in and around the stones!
How Permeable Concrete Pavers Can Help Preserve Groundwater
Groundwater is the water reserves found below ground in any cracks in rock, soil, clay, and sand. It’s a primary source of drink ..read more