Concrete sidewalks are poured with lines in between the slabs. These lines are pressure cracks, and they are instrumental in preventing the concrete from cracking. They basically enable the concrete slab to move around a bit without cracking or putting stress on the middle of the slab. Concrete is bound to move and shift around because the soil underneath it can be constantly shifting.
Water can seep into the cracks and affect the consistency of the soil, which can cause it to shift around even more.
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What Is Fibrecrete And Why You Should Use It
Fibrecrete is an amazing concrete alternative. It has some interesting features that make it an ideal substitute for normal concrete in many application. This article explains what fibrecrete is and when and where it can be best utilized.
What Exactly is Fibrecrete?
Fibrecrete is basically a scientifically formulated and highly advanced concrete composite material. It is made up of a precise mixture of synthetic concrete fibers, glue, and recycled byproducts. Different fibrecrete manufacturers are obviously going to have slightly differing formulas.
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The Beauty Of Polished Concrete
Polished concrete is very much in style these days. That is, it can be a great interior flooring finish for both residential and commercial properties. The great thing about polished concrete is that you probably already have the potential if you have concrete subfloors. If you do, you can conceivably remove your existing flooring material to expose the concrete subfloor, and polish the concrete to create this dynamic style. This article explains how the process works, and why it is such a great upgrade.
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2 Ways To Add Style To Your Concrete
If you spend a lot of time in your backyard, gardening, playing sports, frolicking with your children, or simply running the dog around, you might want to think of a few ways to make it a little more stylish. That is, if you spend so much time in your yard, why not make it even more enjoyable. This is my homeowners often pay professionals to design and build custom landscaping and hardscaping for their yard.
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