landfills. Fly ash, ground blast furnace slag and silica fume-all byproducts from power plants, steel mills and other industrial processes-are commonly used as partial cement replacements. You can also use recycled aggregates in the concrete mix and reinforcing steel that has a high recycled ...
Interlocking pavers are usually made of cement or concrete and shaped so they can interlock with other pavers of the same type. This also makes them easier to install without the use of mortar. The interlocking pavers simulate the appearance of cobblestone pathways. It is important that the inte...
Another advantage of decorative concrete driveways is that it will not sink or buckle like driveways made from other materials that use a paver system or stone that has been grouted. And you won't have grass, dirt, or weeds growing up through the grout joints, which frequently happens when ...
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If you are looking for an attractive, durable driveway, concrete is a great option to consider. Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement, water, and aggregates like rock or sand. It makes a levellong-wearing surface ideal for driveways, particularly in the South. Because concrete does better...
Concrete block pavers$7 to $13 Grass$1 to $5 Recycled rubber$5 to $10 Chip and seal$2 to $5 Gravel Pro:Less expensive Con:Harder to maintain Material cost: $1 to $3 per square foot or $4 to $10 with a stabilizer Gravel is often touted as the most inexpensive type of driveway...
Under certain conditions, a novice in cement work could theoretically be successful in pouring a concrete slope. In reality, pouring concrete on a flat surface, alone, can be difficult. Pouring on a sloped surface will not only require you to have the right tools and materials, but some skil...
In this day and age it can still be tough to find a reliable concrete contractors, unless you had good experience with a company in the past and know exactly where to call. It is also important to understand that cement work is a long term investment into your property, and shouldn't ...
Cement driveway is a continuation of garage floors, connecting the street to the concrete garage floor. Should driveways are not properly formed water flow from city street can cause major drainage pr
Concrete and asphalt are installed with a base of gravel—but the thing that makes these two materials so different is the binding agent that holds the components together. Concrete uses cement as a binding agent, while asphalt uses bitumen, an oil-based material that also gives asphalt its da...