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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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Benefits of Exposed Aggregate Paving on a Residential Property

Posted on July 24, 2023

If you're looking for a paving solution for your home, rather than opting for grey concrete, you could choose exposed aggregate. It provides the following benefits. Natural Appearance One of the main advantages of exposed aggregate is its natural, organic appearance. It's created by adding ornamental pebbles and stones to the cement and then washing the cement away to reveal the aggregates. In this way, this concrete brings out and emphasises the beauty of natural materials such as rock. [Read More]

What's Involved in a Concrete Resurfacing Job?

Posted on January 19, 2023

Concrete is a very hardy material and perfect when it comes to installing floors, patios or driveways around your property. Yet, with time the material can degrade, and you may eventually need to resurface it to restore its former glory. How difficult is this process, and what type of approach can you take to achieve the best outcome? How to Resurface Concrete In essence, resurfacing is a simple task that involves removing the top layer of concrete and introducing a brand-new layer. [Read More]

Property At Risk For Flooding? How To Avoid Mistakes With Your Retaining Walls

Posted on June 22, 2022

If your property suffered damage due to recent fires, you need to worry about flooding. Bushfires can destroy brush that protects against flooding. That's why retaining walls are so beneficial. Retaining walls help to keep the soil in place when floods come through. Without retaining walls, your home is at risk for serious flood damage. But, you do need to take steps to maintain the structural integrity of your new retaining walls. [Read More]

5 Advantages of Brick Restoration

Posted on January 24, 2022

Exposed brick walls have a classic style, but over time wear and tear can cause the bricks to start crumbling. Brick restoration is a method of repairing the bricks and replacing the mortar that holds them together, which can help to improve both the appearance and the structural strength of a wall. Here are a few great benefits of brick restoration. 1. Stronger walls Walls can become unstable as the mortar holding the bricks together begins to crumble away. [Read More]