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5 Different Gravel Rocks Used to Make Construction Gravel 
Two frequent questions I get from homeowners: My driveway sounds hollow... is that bad? Sand runs out the end of my drive after it rains... is that bad? If you have significant voids or space between the concrete and sub grade or if your drive is on a steep grade, this can certainly be "bad". Does your drive make a thumping noise when you drive in on it? Maybe it rocks when you drive over it. Can you see between the joints? Are there visible cracks? Does it look like your driveway concrete is[...]
Concrete is one of the most common materials used in modern construction; the reason for this is that there is no other material that can provide the same results as concrete. The use of concrete for construction provides some great advantages, such as ease of use and strength. When concrete is in it's liquid form it is very easy to use, but when it dries it provides incredible strength that will last for years. Despite the fact that concrete is a great source of construction material for [...]
Concrete is one of the most common materials used in modern construction; the reason for this is that there is no other material that can provide the same results as concrete. The use of concrete for construction provides some great advantages, such as ease of use and strength. When concrete is in it's liquid form it is very easy to use, but when it dries it provides incredible strength that will last for years. Despite the fact that concrete is a great source of construction material for [...]
Concrete is one of the most common materials used in modern construction; the reason for this is that there is no other material that can provide the same results as concrete. The use of concrete for construction provides some great advantages, such as ease of use and strength. When concrete is in it's liquid form it is very easy to use, but when it dries it provides incredible strength that will last for years. Despite the fact that concrete is a great source of construction material for [...]
Concrete is one of the most common materials used in modern construction; the reason for this is that there is no other material that can provide the same results as concrete. The use of concrete for construction provides some great advantages, such as ease of use and strength. When concrete is in it's liquid form it is very easy to use, but when it dries it provides incredible strength that will last for years. Despite the fact that concrete is a great source of construction material for [...]
The most frequent phone call I receive out of the phone book usually goes something like this, "Hi, I have a back patio that I wanted to stain and I went up to __________(fill in the blank with one of your local chain home improvement stores) to pick up some "concrete stain" and now it's flaking off. Is there something I can do to stop the flaking?"Some customers have even gone to the extent of contacting the company to complain about the product and most of the companies will send a "stripper" [...]
Sturdy, durable and economical, concrete is one of the most frequently used construction materials in the United States. Called pourable stone, it was once used by the Egyptians to build structures that still stand more than 3,600 years later. The standard concrete used by most Minneapolis general contractors combines sand, gravel and water with Portland cement.Different Concretes and Their UsesMany different varieties of concrete exist and a Minneapolis construction company generally chooses a [...]
Sturdy, durable and economical, concrete is one of the most frequently used construction materials in the United States. Called pourable stone, it was once used by the Egyptians to build structures that still stand more than 3,600 years later. The standard concrete used by most Minneapolis general contractors combines sand, gravel and water with Portland cement.Different Concretes and Their UsesMany different varieties of concrete exist and a Minneapolis construction company generally chooses a [...]
In the past, when structures were renovated or destroyed, the materials were disposed of in landfills. This took up large amounts of space in landfills, wasting resources, and wasting money in transportation. Recently, recycling the materials has grown more popular as an alternative to disposing of it.Typically, concrete gathered from demolitions or renovations is sent through a machine that crushes it to a gravel-like consistency. This can be used for many applications such as driveways, [...]
When installing new driveways homeowners have to choose between an affordable, quick and simple tarmac driveway or a more elaborate block paving design. Both styles have their advantages and your choice will likely depend on the budget, your tastes and possibly even the contractor you choose.Discover what the pros and cons of each type are before deciding which is best for new driveways.Pros and Cons of Tarmac DrivewaysSimple and straightforward to install, new driveways made from tarmac are [...]
