Concrete Driveways, Concrete Sidewalks, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
A few years back in Sultan, a small town on Highway 2 northeast of Seattle, contractors covered 32,000 square feet of driveways, streets and sidewalks with pervious concrete. The goal was to reduce standing water and improve stormwater management during the wettest...
Concrete Driveways, Concrete Maintenance, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete
If springtime is for housecleaning, fall is a great time for concrete maintenance. A good Saturday of concrete maintenance should be on your annual calendar to ensure that your investment stays in great shape and works like it’s supposed to. Here are four things you...
Concrete Patios, Decorative Concrete, Residential Concrete
The best concrete patio is an outdoor living spaces — a true extension of your home. This is especially true during the warm summer months, when nothing beats the gorgeous, rain-free Pacific Northwest weather. After this lovely summer we’ve had, have you been...
Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Retaining Walls, Residential Concrete
Every building material has its strengths and weaknesses. For example, try setting a wood two-by-four on two blocks about 4 feet apart. When the wood is set on its long side, it bows and flexes easily under weight. On its short side, however, the wood provides much...
Aggregate Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Decorative Concrete, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management, Sustainability
A new concrete driveway can provide years — decades, even — of trouble-free use. An eminently useful and practical addition to a home, a new concrete driveway can provide additional benefits as well. Let’s look at three of them: curb appeal, property value and safety....
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...
