Thanks to concrete, it seems like buildings are getting higher and higher every year. For the longest time, the CN Tower was the tallest free-standing structure in the world; now, it’s in the ninth spot! The Burj Khalifa in Dubai now claims the crown of the tallest structure in the world, with a height …
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Concrete became the most popular building material in the world – not just because of its durability – it’s also incredibly versatile and inexpensive. This makes it the number one choice for many different construction projects. From a building’s structure to its design, concrete can be a great choice of a material! Please follow and …
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Exposed aggregate concrete is a timeless look for driveways, walkways, and patios. While regular concrete takes less work to install, thus costing less than exposed aggregate, it doesn’t offer some of the other benefits, like a unique-looking finish and extra grip. Aggregate concrete can also last decades in great condition, but it needs to be …
Broom finish concrete is better known as “brushed concrete”, but the broom is more to the point: basically, after the concrete is poured and levelled, it’s gone over with a stiff broom to give it a rough surface. This is opposed to finished concrete, which has a smooth surface. It’s a very affordable, low-maintenance way …
Concrete is great for building homes for people, but did you know it’s also great for building homes for sea creatures? Believe it or not, concrete is the favourite material of conservationists and reef managers who make artificial reefs. These reefs are built to help reintroduce species to shallow ocean environments and help the rebuilding …
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Homeowners might see the big paving stones we haul in to complete their projects and be stunned by their size. The stones we set all depend on your project, the traffic of the area being paved, and the aesthetic you want to be achieved, meaning they can be as light as 10 pounds. But when …
People seem to lack imagination when they think about concrete. Many of us think of it as a raw product used for building, and it’s true that it’s great for building: it’s the most widely used material in the world. It has been used to build structures as large as the Hoover Dam, and as …
When you want your concrete to look like something other than concrete, stamped concrete is the way to go. Stamped concrete is an inexpensive way to simulate all kinds of things, including brick, stone, tiles, wood, and flagstone, without having to shell out for these more fragile materials. Some designs and colours are more popular …
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Concrete installation doesn’t get the applause it deserves. So many of us simply picture slabs of grey that run parallel to roads, taking it for granted that concrete will be there when they want to walk on flat, firm surfaces. But concrete is an almost miraculous material: first used by the Romans to connect their …
Are you using a stony, weed-covered patch of property as a driveway? If you’re looking for an upgrade, the options aren’t limitless, but you do have at least three: do you go with inexpensive gravel, medium asphalt, or pricier concrete driveway? Like a lot of things in life, you get what you pay for with …
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