My advice is to do a thorough cleaning of the concrete before you start. You can accomplish this using a pressure washer equipped with a 15-degree tip at the end of the wand. Cleaning the concrete allows you to see exactly what you'll be matching. After your clean concrete is dry, get on your knees and really look at it. Odds are you'll be amazed. You're going to…
As all contractors know, there are three indisputable facts about concrete: it’s gray, it gets hard and unfortunately, it will deteriorate over time. There are a variety of culprits including freeze-thaw cycles, vehicle traffic, or everyday wear-and-tear that cause driveway, patio, sidewalks, and other concrete surfaces to crack, chip, spall, and flake. When the inevitable happens, contractors can address the problem quickly, effectively, and affordably. Before you bring in…
While there have been countless articles written about the challenges involving ready-mixed concrete when faced with cold weather, this article will focus on cold weather concreting tips and best practices for those smaller projects utilizing bagged concrete or related concrete repair materials. This can help concrete contractors to employ the right cold-weather concreting precautions and practices from the fall into the spring of any given year. Cold Weather’s…
