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Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand, rocks, ash and water.
Have you ever wondered about the difference between cement and concrete? People often use the terms cement and concrete interchangeably, which may have led you to believe that they were the same thing. However, they are actually different substances (though there is cement in concrete). Let’s talk about the difference between concrete and cement.
Retaining walls are integrated to hold back earth and water, and can be a beautiful and functional element to your space.
A retaining wall is a hardscaping feature installed to hold back earth or water. Retaining walls are an aesthetically pleasing and functional option for residential and commercial property. They can increase the value of your home while being environmentally friendly and durable. Retaining walls come in a wide array of designs, flexible to your specific property desires and needs.
When concrete is discolored or begins to crack, it needs repair.
Concrete is generally a fairly easy material to manage and care for. However, it’s important to know that you can experience big problems and major concrete repairs if your concrete was not properly laid. These common problems include discoloration, shrinkage, and scaling. Here’s a list of common concrete issues.
Potholes can be hazardous and expensive. Smooth asphalt prevents them!
We all know that driving on smooth, flat asphalt pavement just feels safer and more enjoyable on our vehicles. Driving down a bumpy stretch of potholes can be a cause for worry, stress and frustration – especially for those living in economically depressed areas and likely handle this terrain regularly. Aside from the obvious preferred look of smooth asphalt, there are many other benefits to implementing this pavement on those bumpy, pothole-prone roads or business/residential parking lots.
We’ve been telling you for months that Winter is coming and that you needed to prepare and have warned you about the dangers of de-icer. Now, Winter isn’t coming. It’s here. So, have you prepared? Are you in the process of any proactive winterizing measures? Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to wet, sloppy, snow-covered parking lots, there are a few things you can do. But which one is best? Ultimately, the best thing you can do to protect your asphalt in the winter, while also up keeping asphalt maintenance during snowstorms, is good preventative maintenance. But if you’ve missed your window, and need to know your options, we’ll cover them here.
Be proactive in the removal of snow and ice for winter asphalt maintenance.
So, your pavement’s days are over. It has taken a brutal beating from foot and vehicle traffic, and it is ready to throw in the towel. Now, you have to have it completely repaved and redone, right? Nope! You could just have a mill and pave job done. If your pavement isn’t too far gone, a mill and pave can restore it beautifully without the cost and hassle of a full replacement job. Let’s take a look at how a mill and pave may be right for you.
Think you need a full replacement for your asphalt? Think again! Mill and pave is an option.
Winter: ‘tis the season when potholes and cracks magically appear. What is it about winter that wreaks havoc on asphalt? You know you perform asphalt maintenance for winter, as you’ve been told a million times it’s necessary, but do you know why?
Winter asphalt maintenance helps prevent potholes from vehicle traffic.
Let’s take a look as to why winter destroys asphalt, and what you can do to prevent it.
Sealcoating protects pavement from many factors, such as weather and natural elements, foot traffic, damage from car traffic, etc. One great benefit ofsealcoating pavement is protection from costly winter damage. However, should thesealcoating be done before or after winter, or even during? Many people ask this question before havingsealcoating done to their pavement. Learn the proper time to have your pavementsealcoated.
Every business wants to be prepared when it comes to grounds maintenance during the cold Baltimore winter months. However, not all options available on today’s market for concrete pavement are good options. In fact, as covered in previous posts, there are many dos and don’ts of winter concrete maintenance. Using the right tools and having the proper knowledge are both very important for keeping your pavement in tip top shape until spring.
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