Modern design is all about re-purposing old areas and workspaces into places where people want to live and hang out in. There are so many older, industrial buildings and warehouses that have been converted into restaurants, hotels, retail shops and even homes that the trend is clearly taking hold. However, one problem that you will have if you tried to do this yourself, say to your garage or your basement, is the concrete itself. Read More»
Concrete needs no introduction when it comes to construction, as it is one of the most versatile and strong materials out there. While it is less popular in visible places, such as your garden, it still can form an important part of the backbone of the backyard. It doesn’t even really need to be seen if you do it right, but you can still benefit from the strength concrete offers. Here are three reasons why concrete slabs should be part of your next backyard upgrade if you want a simple but efficient use of space and materials. Read More»
Once you have planned your landscape design and decided where the paths will be, you need a barrier to separate them from the rest of the design. Kerbing is the best way to create a boundary between the path and the drains, the vegetation, and other parts of the commercial landscape design. Kerbing protects the pavement from chipping on the edges and prevents vehicle and foot traffic from accessing and destroying the road’s side. Read More»
Certain areas around a yard need hard and stable surfaces. Consider driveways, pool decks, patios, and paths. While you can use various materials, one option is exposed aggregate. Here are several reasons to go with this surface.
Durable
Exposed aggregate combines concrete with aggregates such as pebbles and stones. On its own, concrete is exceptionally durable, which is why you see it featured in massive constructions such as bridges and roads. Read More»
You most probably chose concrete for your commercial building’s car park due to the proven durability of this material. Moreover, since concrete does not need intensive maintenance, it is also a convenient supply for business owners that do not want to spend inordinate amounts of money on routine maintenance of the exterior of their property However, concrete is not invulnerable to eventual degradation. The difference between salvaging your car park and having to replace it in its entirety is catching the signs of deterioration early and seeking car park repairs post haste. Read More»
