Concrete Pitting: Causes, Prevention, and Repair

Concrete is a strong and durable building material that is used in a variety of construction projects. However, even the most well-constructed concrete surfaces can be prone to pitting, which is the formation of small pits or indentations on the surface. Pitting can occur for a variety of reasons and can weaken the overall structure of the concrete, reducing its strength and integrity. In this blog, we will discuss what concrete pitting is, what causes it, and how it can be avoided. By understanding the causes of pitting and taking preventative measures, you can help ensure that your concrete surfaces remain strong and long-lasting.

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How Pests Can Damage Your Concrete

Our homes' concrete surfaces, including patios, walkways, garage floors, and dozens of others, are some of our properties' most exciting and essential elements. Because of their value, it's natural to want to protect them at all costs.

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How to Keep Your Concrete from Sinking, and What to Do if it Does

As the weather warms up and you’ve begun to spend more time outside, you may notice that your concrete has started sinking over the winter months. If this is the case, don’t worry– we’ve got some tips for you!

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Concrete Maintenance to Take You From Winter to Spring

Winter has come and is almost gone once again… It’s time to prepare for the springtime that is right around the corner! Make sure you and your concrete are ready for the temperature and weather change that is about to happen. Out with the snow and in with the rain!

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Top 4 Best Techniques to Keep Your Concrete Looking New

Concrete is one of the most durable materials out there. But like anything constantly exposed to the elements, it gets beat up, discolored, chipped, and cracked.

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Trip Hazards

Learn all about the dangers of trip hazards in your very own front yard.

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Winter Activities in the Backyard

Although the warm spring days filled with cool breezes, fresh grass, and chirping birds are right around the corner, there are still a few snowy days ahead of us. However, this does not mean that you must remain isolated in your home. After all, family board game night isn't quite as fun after the fifth night in a row.

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Prepare Your Concrete for the Winter Weather Ahead

Although concrete may seem indestructible, unfortunately, that’s not the case. Time, weather, and other factors will take their toll on your concrete over the years. There are, however, ways to prevent and prolong wear and tear. This is especially important to be aware of during the colder months.

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Home Maintenance Tips for the Fall

With the leaves changing colors, temperatures dropping, and holidays upon us, most schedules start to fill up with plans and projects. Even though this time of the year can be warm and cheery, it is important to make sure that you are prepared. There are many things that you can do to get your home or business ready for fall that will help you to enjoy the season to the fullest!

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5 Preventative Measures that Protect Your Home's Foundation

The integrity and longevity of any structure—residential, commercial, or otherwise—is dependent upon its foundation. Your home’s foundation bears the weight of everything above it, including all of the rooms, furniture, appliances, and occupants, so making sure it is stable and solid should be a top priority for homeowners. Structural issues are far easier to prevent than remedy. By taking the following five preventative measures, you can reduce or eliminate problems, such as foundation cracks, upheaval, uneven basement floors, and a variety of other foundation-related homeowner headaches.

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Exterior Home Improvement Projects to Boost Property Value

Exterior improvements can enhance your property’s overall aesthetic and curb appeal and even produce a nice Return On Investment (ROI), but not all upgrades are worth it. In fact, some can even decrease the appeal of your property to potential homebuyers. Whether you’re looking to list or not, if your goal is to increase your property’s value (whose isn’t??) by making strategic decisions about updates, you’ll want to have all of your ROI figures straight in order to intentionally prioritize that task list of exterior home improvements.

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The Importance of Good Concrete Joint Stabilization

Stable concrete joints are more important than you might realize. All concrete surfaces, from busy highway roads to concrete basement floors and everything in between, need the same underlying element to maintain their long-term durability— knowledgeably-designed joints. For residential and commercial purposes alike, joints are essential to minimize cracking and “joint spalling,” which is the early deterioration of concrete slab edges.

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Fixing Vs. Repairing Uneven Concrete

There's a reason unlevel concrete is often left to continue shifting until an unavoidable problem arises – the thought of having it replaced is daunting, and it seems like a time-consuming and costly undertaking. That's because it often is. Full replacement of concrete involves hiring a demolition crew, removing and properly disposing of concrete and debris, stabilizing the foundation anew, and re-pouring the cement. Even then, you'll need to wait 24-72 hours before walking or driving on the fresh concrete. But there's another option that just might be the perfect solution to your uneven concrete woes.

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Winter Vs. Concrete: Why Leveling is Important Come Springtime

The emergence of spring brings with it lots of mostly pleasant surprises--vibrant tulips, budding trees, and the first opportunities to enjoy a warm walk around the neighborhood. But, as you begin that stroll, you may find yourself with another spring surprise--shifted concrete. Whether winter has affected your driveway, sidewalk, concrete steps, or something else, its freezing and thawing process can leave your concrete out of place or unlevel. But, before we talk about how to solve this homeowner's burden, let's discuss what happened to create the problem in the first place.

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