Concrete is one of the most widely used and durable materials available in the construction industry, but it still has its limitations. Exposure to a harsh environments such as freeze-thaw cycles, ...

As all contractors know, there are three indisputable facts about concrete: it’s gray, it gets hard and unfortunately, it will deteriorate over time. There are a variety of culprits including ...

Q: I’ve got problems with some of the concrete on the outside of my home as well as in my garage. There are lots of places where the top finish and layer of the concrete has eroded away. I think it’s ...

Traditional contracting wisdom held that if your driveway, patio or walkway was cracked and damaged, the only way to fix the problem was to rip out the old and install the new. These days, many ...

Concrete resurfacing involves the application of a specialized cement-based overlay onto worn or damaged surfaces. Once cured ...

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