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Concrete concepts: Is it important that the ground is level?

Concrete concepts: Is it important that the ground is level?

Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Patios, Concrete Sidewalks, Residential Concrete

Soil preparation is among the most important elements of a successful concrete project. Under ideal circumstances, the soil would be properly leveled and compacted to provide the best possible substrate for a concrete pour. However, life isn’t always ideal. If the...
Concrete 101: How to finish concrete flatwork

Concrete 101: How to finish concrete flatwork

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...
Project feature: Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility

Project feature: Birch Bay Drive and Pedestrian Facility

Concrete Sidewalks, Government Concrete Projects, Project Features

You may have heard that a berm has been built along the Birch Bay waterfront in northern Whatcom County to improve pedestrian safety and protect the community from water damage by high tides and storm surges. The new berm is an artificial ridge that stretches a mile...
Project feature: A concrete patio befitting a gorgeous view

Project feature: A concrete patio befitting a gorgeous view

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...
Custom Concrete helps create signature fountain in Bellingham

Custom Concrete helps create signature fountain in Bellingham

Concrete Sidewalks, Decorative Concrete, Government Concrete Projects, Project Features

According to the City of Bellingham, Fountain Plaza once served as a watering hole for animals and livestock traveling through the area. Later, when streetcar lines were built, the plaza became the focal point of a new commercial area just north of downtown. Today,...
How to keep your driveway ice-free this winter

How to keep your driveway ice-free this winter

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....
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