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 Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Decorative Concrete, Project Features, Residential Concrete
Whatcom County homeowners in the Semiahmoo area reached out to us recently with a desire: Their property has gorgeous views of the water, and they wanted a concrete patio that would expand their outdoor living space and enable them to take advantage of that incredible... 
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... 
Concrete Patios, Residential Concrete
Ever wonder how concrete steps are created? Custom Concrete Contracting crews recently completed a large set of concrete stairs here in Whatcom County, and the project is instructive for sharing the process. Here are the basics of how to build concrete stairs: Prepare... 
Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Maintenance, Concrete Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Residential Concrete
Most deicers are terrible for concrete. With winter weather approaching here in Whatcom County, homeowners should be careful to limit, as much as possible, the use of deicing chemicals on concrete. This is especially true of new concrete, but all concrete is...