by Custom Concrete | Oct 17, 2018 | Commercial Concrete, Concrete Sidewalks, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete, Stormwater Management
You may been hearing more and more about pervious concrete lately. This environmentally friendly paving surface is being embraced more and more as folks all over the region — from Bellingham homeowners to Monroe city managers — experience its benefits. Pervious...
by Custom Concrete | Jul 18, 2018 | Concrete Driveways, Concrete Maintenance, Pervious Concrete, Stormwater Management
Because pervious concrete acts so differently than traditional pavement, it can spur a lot of questions. Is it durable? What happens to oil from cars? Does it get clogged by leaves and debris? The aim of this post is to answer some of those questions. At Custom...
by Custom Concrete | Jan 17, 2018 | Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Maintenance, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
Maintenance. It’s one of the true joys of home ownership. OK, perhaps that was a little tongue in cheek, but the fact remains that most parts of your home need regular TLC to remain in top working condition. Concrete is no exception. Whether you have a traditional...
by Custom Concrete | Oct 17, 2017 | Commercial Concrete, Concrete Sidewalks, Decorative Concrete, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
Interest in green infrastructure has been high in recent years among cities and other municipalities. A long-term study from the federal Environmental Protection Agency of various types of permeable parking lots shows why: They work. The EPA’s results, which were...
by Custom Concrete | Sep 22, 2017 | Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Patios, Concrete Retaining Walls, Concrete Sidewalks, Decorative Concrete, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
This year, 2017, Custom Concrete Contracting celebrates 20 years in the business of providing professional concrete services to a wide variety of contractors and homeowners in Bellingham, Mt. Vernon, Anacortes, Edmonds, and the surrounding communities. We’re proud of...
by Custom Concrete | Jul 20, 2017 | Commercial Concrete, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Floors, Concrete Foundations, Concrete Patios, Concrete Retaining Walls, Concrete Sidewalks, Concrete Traffic Circles, Government Concrete Projects, Pervious Concrete, Residential Concrete, Stormwater Management
What’s better than walking a dirt path winding gently through rustling trees at Lake Whatcom, accompanied by the soft sounds of nearby lapping waves? Walking that same path, but on pervious concrete instead of dirt. As a walking surface, pervious concrete is hard to...
