What You Should Know about Concrete Crack Injection
The severity of cracking in concrete varies. It can be caused by loads or the way the volume of the concrete changes as it dries, expands, and contracts with heat. Concrete cracks resulting from poor design or construction raise concerns about the structure’s load-carrying capability and safety. Concrete crack injection refers to resin injections created […]
How to Restore Brick Exterior on Commercial Property
Many people believe that a brick building requires little or no maintenance to keep it safe from natural hazards. But this is not the case. Over time, brick buildings deteriorate, allowing moisture and water to seep into the joints, windows, and walls, resulting in expensive property damage inside and outside the home, particularly if the […]
Epoxy vs Paint Concrete: Which Is Better?
You’re standing in front of your garage, looking at the concrete floor and debating whether to use epoxy or paint. Epoxy paint is a latex acrylic solution with a small quantity of epoxy in the mix initially created for industrial use and used for flooring applications. Epoxy and paint have their benefits, but deciding which […]
Chimney Masonry Repair
One building aesthetic that can truly stack up against beautiful masonry features is the chimney. The chimney is an essential part of a fireplace because it works by removing byproduct gasses like carbon monoxide. A properly working chimney not only helps keep your space warmer, but helps keep you safer. So when the masonry on […]
Concrete Step Repair & Restoration
Damaged concrete can cause lots of trouble when walkways are exposed to heavy foot traffic. Concrete steps will also wear down after a while, and the danger that damaged concrete steps create puts many people at risk of injury. Proper maintenance and care can prevent concrete from becoming damaged, but sometimes corners and edges will […]
Concrete Restoration and its Improvement on Insulation
There are many essential reasons to have the concrete on your building repaired. At the top of that list is maintaining the structural integrity of the foundation. Concrete restoration repairs the old and damaged concrete, helping the building return to its original appearance. But another added benefit to concrete restoration is ensuring that insulation is […]
How Often is the Need to Reseal a Concrete Floor?
Years ago, you may have had a concrete floor that looked like it was nearing the end of its run. Instead, you brought new life to it by applying a concrete sealer to help it last even longer. However, those same concrete floors are again showing signs of major wear, and you are now wondering […]
Concrete vs. Asphalt Parking Lots
For both commercial and residential driveways and parking lots, there are a lot of things to be considered. One of those important decisions is choosing between concrete and asphalt for the surface. Each will have its pros and cons, but you discover that a concrete parking lot is the right choice for your home or […]
Cement, Concrete, or Mortar?
When a project requires a repair, you need to know which materials are right for the job. When you look at cement, concrete and mortar, they can all share some of the basic ingredients, but their uses and purposes differ. Knowing these differences when it comes to cement, concrete and mortar repair will ensure that […]
The Effect Salt and Deicer Has on Concrete
Throughout the winter, snow storms have not only made traffic worse, but they have also made the roads unbearable. The most notable of these problems are the plethora of potholes, which are caused by the expansion and contraction of water as it freezes and thaws with the shifting temperatures. A lesser-known issue of winter concrete […]