Category Archives: Tips & Tricks

Why Is Air Entrained Concrete Vital In Freeze Thaw Climates?

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So what is air entrained concrete and why is it so important? If you are planning to pour a little concrete, it is very important that you get it right the first time because if not then you will only end up costing yourself more money in the long run. Let’s face it, concrete is … Continue reading Why Is Air Entrained Concrete Vital In Freeze Thaw Climates?

What Is The Best Hammer Drill For Concrete? Our Top Picks!

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So you’re looking to drill into a little concrete but the problem is…. with so many different hammer drills on the market it is hard to decide what the best hammer drill for concrete is. In this post I am going to help you decide which hammer drill you should be looking at for your … Continue reading What Is The Best Hammer Drill For Concrete? Our Top Picks!

3 Spalling Concrete Repair Methods To Save Your Driveway

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Do you have a driveway that the surface is flaking away on? Are you looking for spalling concrete repair methods? Then you have come to the right place, in this post I will share with you 3 different spalling concrete repair methods that you could use in order to turn your unsightly driveway into something … Continue reading 3 Spalling Concrete Repair Methods To Save Your Driveway

4 Steps to Prevent Concrete Spalling

Spalling Concrete

Are you having issues with concrete spalling? Guess what, you are definitely not alone. Spalled concrete is an issue that people are dealing with all over the place. In this post I will share with you a few different reasons why concrete will spall and I will also give you 4 tips that will help … Continue reading 4 Steps to Prevent Concrete Spalling

Polished Concrete Floors – Are They Right For Your Home Or Business?

Polished Concrete Floors

Have you ever considered polished concrete floors in your home or business? Polished concrete floors can really add a lot of beauty to the home or business. The design possibilities are endless. You can incorporate engraving, etching, staining, and dying. Polished floors are achieved by treating the concrete with a chemical densifier and polished with … Continue reading Polished Concrete Floors – Are They Right For Your Home Or Business?

Screeding Concrete – What You Should Know!

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Screeding concrete is one of the first steps in placing and finishing concrete. Screeding is the art of skimming or striking off the surface of the concrete after rough raking it.  Screeding when done properly will leave you with a good even flat surface free of humps, bumps holes and low spots. This can usually be … Continue reading Screeding Concrete – What You Should Know!

Tools, Tips and Tricks You Should Know Before Drilling Into Concrete

Drilling Into Concrete

  Drilling into concrete can prove to be disaster if you don’t know what you’re doing and don’t have the right tools. Some common mistake an average person makes can include trying to drill into concrete with a regular bit in a regular drill, or even a concrete drill bit in a regular drill. Drilling … Continue reading Tools, Tips and Tricks You Should Know Before Drilling Into Concrete