2016

Concrete Repairs and Renovations: Why GPR Scanning Would Be Ideal

If you own a commercial property, there will come a time when you may need to either update or upgrade your property through concrete renovations and repairs. With increasingly high tenant expectations, to maintain a competitive edge means having structures that are not simply aesthetically appealing, but highly functional too. The design of your commercial property may have been modern several decades ago, but with advancement in technology and architectural design, there could definitely be some room for improvement. Read More 

When Is It Time to Replace a Concrete Driveway Rather Than Repair It?

Patching concrete is not always very difficult, as there are patching compounds you can buy at most hardware stores and which mix up in a simple bucket, without having to get out a wheelbarrow and shovel and mix up a huge batch of actual concrete. However, this doesn't mean that you should always patch up concrete driveways, as there are times when certain damage may signal that you need a new driveway altogether. Read More 

Avoid These Mistakes When Installing Your Concrete Patio

If you have plans to install a concrete patio, you may be thinking about doing it yourself. While this is often something you can handle as a DIY project, it is important that you learn from common mistakes other people tend to make. Make sure you avoid the following mistakes in order to have a well-constructed patio without any major mishaps. Not Excavating Properly Before you lay down the concrete patio, you need to do some excavating. Read More 

Clearing Up Some Misconceptions About Maintaining Concrete Floors in a Production Facility

Concrete floors are very common in production facilities, as they're strong and durable and also fire resistant. They're a good choice for when your facility will have forklifts and other heavy-duty equipment running inside the building, as they may be less likely to scuff or become damaged than vinyl tiles and other such flooring materials. However, many building owners and managers don't realize how to maintain those concrete floors or keep them in good repair. Read More 

Choosing material for your commercial kerbing

Kerbing isn't solely a practice performed to edge roads and streets, it can also be something you have performed in a garden to distinguish different parts from each other. It's also common to have driveways and various paths on your property kerbed, to put up a visible line between different purpose areas. Depending on your business, there might be certain conditions that prevent you from using certain types of kerbing, or you might want to have certain aesthetic qualities in your kerbing material. Read More