by Steve on October 13, 2011
Concrete Mix Ratios as needed for smaller concreting jobs where you may be wanting to mix the concrete yourself. Concrete in its basic form is made from just 4 main materials: cement, sand, gravel, and water. For larger jobs such as driveways and house slabs the best option is premixed concrete that is delivered to [...]
by Steve on December 1, 2010
DIY Exposed Aggregate Driveways Installing an exposed aggregate driveways is one of the easiest ways to get a decorative driveway. Exposed aggregate driveways can look great and will last a very long time. So how do you do it yourself and get a great result? How to Install a Exposed Aggregate Driveway Excavate and [...]
by Steve on September 28, 2010
Installing Concrete In Cold Weather Installing concrete in very cold weather can be a tricky business and if the temperature falls below zero – forget it! The water molecules freeze and the chemical reaction between the water and the cement does not happen. When the temperature rises the water will start to react with the [...]