Posts Categorized: Concrete Walkway

Increasing Traction on Concrete Surfaces

Increasing Traction on Concrete Surfaces

There are a number of benefits to having a concrete driveway, but just like many other types of surfaces, concrete can quickly become slippery in the winter. As snow and ice piles up in the coming months, your driveway can become a safety hazard. However, there are a few preventative measures you can take to… Read more »

Concrete and Corrosion: Why It’s So Resistant to Weather and Erosion

Roman Concrete Structure

Even the casual onlooker knows how durable concrete is. After all, we have walked past concrete buildings that have lasted years and years – even millennia in the case of some structures from the Roman era. But why is concrete so durable and able to resist even centuries of weather and erosion, and is there… Read more »

Understanding Why Concrete Cracks

Concrete is one of the most commonly used building materials due to its strength and durability. However, it can be very frustrating to find it starting to crack regardless of how long ago it may have been poured. The fact is there are numerous factors that are involved that can lead to concrete cracks, including… Read more »

Add Some Color to Your Concrete

Add Some Color to Your Concrete

When you think “concrete,” do you automatically picture a boring gray color? We have good news: gray isn’t the only option when it comes to concrete, so if you’re hoping to use it in an interior or exterior remodel, it’s time to reconsider your design plans and think about adding in some colored concrete. Contractors… Read more »

The Wonders of Concrete in Your Home

Concrete pouring and delivery

Concrete has been incorporated in plenty of architectural designs and buildings, but it also used in many different aspects of living and way of life. Concrete is a substance that can be transformed for many uses. Your home can benefit from the use of concrete in design and structure. Also, the exterior layout of your… Read more »

Why is Concrete So Strong?

concrete architecture

Concrete has been used for thousands of years for many applications including architecture. Many concrete buildings across the world have lasted so many years because of the strength and durability they were built with.  It’s a mystery because concrete is made from water and cement mix, so people can’t understand why concrete structures last so… Read more »

Some of the Coolest Concrete Structures in the World

Roman Colosseum concrete structure

Concrete has been used in architecture and buildings for centuries. Around the world, there are incredible structures that were made with concrete that are still standing to this day. The fact that these structures are standing tall after going through years of wear and tear is a testament to the concrete that they were made… Read more »