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 Maintenance, Residential Concrete, Uncategorized
The Pacific Northwest offers ideal climate conditions for pouring concrete. The best concrete installations occur during times of overcast days and generally high humidity, which describes a good portion of the year around here. However, pouring concrete can be...
Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
If you’ve chosen pervious concrete over traditional poured-in-place concrete for a street, driveway, sidewalk or patio project, you might wonder how to maintain your pervious concrete system over the long haul. One specific question often asked regarding these...
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...
