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How I Repaired My Concrete Driveway

Welcome to my blog! My name is Harry and I live in a small community on the outskirts of the city of Perth, Australia with my wife and our two kids. Last year, I noticed that my driveway was becoming a little bumpy. At first, I ignored it, but when my Jeep sustained damaged to its bodywork caused my a pothole in the concrete driveway, I knew I had to take action. I called in a team of concrete contractors who replaced and repaired the surface. I learnt an awful lot from those guys so I decided to start this blog. Enjoy!

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Smooth, Safe and Stylish: Why Seamless Flooring is Right for Your Home
Whether your floors are tarnished and in need of a fix-up or you just fancy a change in aesthetic, there are many factors to take into account when you're considering how to replace them – but whether you're prioritising cost, function or appearance, you may well find that concrete is the best option for your home's floors.  Frankly, concrete flooring is one of home design's best-kept secrets.  Why?  A whole host of reasons.

2 Striking Concrete Finishes That Will Give Your Home's Interior The "Wow Factor"
Concrete is an enduringly popular product in the Australian building industry. It's versatile, incredibly durable and relatively inexpensive in comparison to many other building materials. Traditionally, it's been used as a structural component and as a base material for other materials. However, with an ever-increasing number of decorative finishes now available, concrete is frequently being used as a design element. Interior concrete flooring is now a common feature in many modern homes.

How to Limit Erosion Problems at a Construction Site
Erosion can pollute stormwater drainage systems and affect surroundings properties. It is, therefore, necessary for you to implement measures that will limit the magnitude of the erosion that occurs on your construction site. This article discusses some of those helpful erosion control measures that you can implement during your DIY construction project. Minimise Disturbance Zones The first step in controlling erosion during a construction project involves limiting the extent to which you disturb the landscape at the site.

Tips to Ensuring Your Concrete Kerbing Stays in Good Condition
One of the primary reasons commercial and residential premises have concrete kerbing is because concrete requires minimal maintenance to stay appealing. However, this does not mean that your concrete kerbing will not degrade over time, especially if it is not given the proper attention. The following are some of the tips that you should employ to preserve the condition of your concrete kerbing. Tip 1: Schedule routine application of sealant

The Benefits of Using Precast Concrete Slabs
If you are renovating your home, precast concrete is an ideal material to use. Precast concrete is moulded offsite and transported in blocks to your worksite. Because it is cured under optimal conditions, precast concrete is extremely resilient and strong. Precast concrete can be used to build walls, partitions and floors. Below is further information about the benefits of using precast concrete slabs as part of your project. Insulating slabs

Different Materials You Could Consider For Exposed Aggregate
Concrete remains the most popular material used for exterior flooring in both residential and commercial applications due to the high durability that it offers. However, since plain concrete tends to be bland and typically will only come in grey, some people may want to steer clear of it if they are looking to improve the aesthetic appeal of their premises. Luckily, you can reap the benefits of the inherent strength of concrete while still adding visual interest to your flooring by opting for exposed aggregate.

Kerbing options for you
If you have a garden you might encounter small problems like weeds spreading or mulch scattering onto the lawn. Kerbing helps in controlling both of these cases. In fact having a kerb also provides a barrier that makes it easier for you to mow your lawn and it adds to the beauty of your garden. When it comes to choosing the best material to use for kerbing you are confronted with a few choices.

4 Causes of Electrical Problems in Concrete Pumps
Some inexperienced DIYers may not know what to do in case a rental concrete pump fails due to electrical problems. This article discusses some of the components that you should check in order to get that truck-mounted concrete pump working again. Check the Alternator It may not always be right to assume that once the concrete pump truck starts then the alternator is working effectively. A weak alternator can start the truck but fail to operate the concrete pump.

Two tips for sprucing up an old concrete driveway
Concrete is a robust material which can withstand many years of foot traffic and exposure to the elements. However, it will eventually start to look a bit worse for wear. If this is the case for your old concrete driveway, here are some ways that you can spruce it up. Re-seal the concrete joints Many concrete driveways are made up of slabs. The material that fills in the joints between these slabs is called a sealant.

Finishes You Could Consider For Interior Concrete Flooring
Some business owners will steer clear from concrete flooring for the interior of their office premises as they assume it will look too industrial for their property. As such, this type of flooring is typically relegated to outdoor applications where functionality is paramount. However, advancements in technology have now allowed for decorative concrete inside your office, without having to decrease the strength and stability of the concrete. Below are a few of the finishes that you could consider for interior concrete flooring.