Polished concrete flooring is often used in stores and other such commercial facilities, as it’s very durable and holds up well against heavy foot traffic. However, concrete is also very eco-friendly and economical, which is why it’s quickly becoming a favourite choice for flooring for many residential homeowners as well. If you’ve thought about polished concrete flooring for your home, note a few commonly asked questions about this material, so you can determine if it’s the right choice for you.…
If your home has started to succumb to subsidence, you would need to have it underpinned before irreversible structural damage occurs. Some of the telltale signs that the foundation of your structure has been compromised include cracked brickwork, uneven or sloping flooring and unexplained structural damage to your home. One of the more popular methods that are employed to underpin residences is concrete piling. However, not many homeowners are aware of the piling techniques that their contractors could apply.…
The use of scaffolding by concrete contractors that need to perform work at height is prevalent in Australia. Scaffolding provides a stable and safe work at height platform, which is required to minimise the potential for fall accidents that may arise out of working at heights. However, ensuring that scaffolding is properly installed is critical to minimising the risk of the scaffolding itself collapsing, resulting in fall from heights injuries and deaths.…
Driveways usually sustain a lot of daily wear and tear. Here are two tips which should help you to keep your asphalt driveway in excellent condition for years to come.
Hire a contractor to repair cracks the moment you spot them
Cracks can develop in a driveway for any number of reasons. Concrete driveways, for example, tend to crack when exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations, whilst asphalt driveways can sustain this type of damage if they are subjected to heavy impact (caused by parking large trucks and vans on them on a regular basis).…
Concrete is one of the most frequently used building materials in Australia. Although it’s most commonly used for structural work, it’s fast finding a position as one of the most popular materials for creating design features for both the interior and exterior of the home.
Concrete is an attractive material because, under the skilled hand of a specialist concrete contractor, it can be poured, cast or cut into a virtually unlimited array of shapes.…
Many warehouse operation problems can be avoided if careful thought is put into the design of that warehouse. This article discusses some design elements that can affect the efficiency of your new warehouse building:
Travel Distances
The design of your warehouse should limit the distances that have to be moved by your products. For example, the off-loading areas should be located close to the shelving where the off-loaded products will be stored.…
Once you’ve formed concrete in the concrete mixer, you will need to pour it wherever it is needed. There are two common ways to get this done — you can lift and pour the concrete with a crane bucket, or place the concrete with a concrete pump. If you are a new concrete contractor and you are wondering about which of the two methods you should employ, pumping concrete would be the best option.…
If your concrete driveway has seen better days, then you may be considering ripping it out and installing a brand new one. This may not be an appealing option, largely due to the big expense and the big disruption that are involved. Fortunately, even the most ancient concrete driveways that look beyond repair can generally look like new with these three simple and cost-effective services by a professional concrete contractor.…
There are so many ways concrete contractors incorporate concrete at homes and businesses. A polished concrete floor can help to create a contemporary and modern look to any home. However, if you do not take steps to properly care for and clean your polished concrete floor, they may begin to lose their glossy look. Below is a guide to 3 things you can do to make sure that your polished concrete floor looks great.…
Installing a concrete driveway on your property requires a significant investment of both time and money. Given this, it’s important to ensure that you take all of the important factors that might affect the end result into consideration before your contractor starts the building work. Read on to find out more.
Climate
It’s important to take the climate of the region in which you live into consideration before you initiate the installation of your driveway.…
