Concrete Driveways, Pervious Concrete, Stormwater Management
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we get a lot of rain. Sometimes it comes in sheets, and sometimes it comes in a drizzle, a little each day for a week or two. All this rain can take a major toll on our stormwater systems, rivers and lakes. The rain needs somewhere to... 
Concrete Driveways, Concrete Maintenance, Residential Concrete
Concrete is an incredibly durable material. A good concrete driveway can last decades — 50 years or more. However, there are many factors that determine how long a concrete driveway might last: the skill of the concrete flatwork finisher who installed it, whether it... 
Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Residential Concrete
You have your concrete form built, and you’ve placed the proper size of rebar in the bottom to strengthen the concrete. You’re ready to begin pouring concrete. Read more: All about rebar Before you get started with that step, however, you’ll want to make sure you have... 
Aggregate Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Patios, Decorative Concrete, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete
Concrete has been around for what seems like eons, and it’s as functional and durable today as ever. That doesn’t mean it has become boring, though. Consider these six ways to add visual appeal to your next concrete project. Stamped concrete: For the beauty of a paved... 
Concrete Driveways, Concrete Sidewalks, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete
As we have reported in the past, deicers can damage concrete. They work by dissolving into a brine under the ice that loosens the ice’s hold on the concrete, and while the method is effective, the brine contains chemical compounds that can harm concrete surfaces.... 
Aggregate Concrete, Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Decorative Concrete, Residential Concrete
If you have any familiarity with concrete, the steps might seem pretty simple: dump some concrete mix into a bucket, splash in the right amount of water, stir it up and pour it into the hole or mold. It might sound simple, but properly laying concrete is much more...