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Specialty Finishes for Concrete Patios and Other Flatwork
Concrete surfaces come in three basic finishes and many colors. The most common finish for interiors has a smooth finish created by running a flat trowel over the top. This can be quite smooth, almost like glass. Smooth surfaces don’t work well outside;…
Installing Concrete
The term “set in concrete” implies permanence, so pouring concrete is one of the most important home improvements to do right the first time, because no one would want to have to do it over again. Most consumers hire a professional, licensed concrete contractor to…
Taking Care of Your Chimney and Fireplace
If you own a fireplace, it is important to think about getting your chimney cleaned. Learn about why you should get your chimney cleaned and answers to other common questions concerning chimneys. Preventing Chimney Fires As fires burn, smoke goes up…
Concrete Considerations
A variety of different chemicals and additives can be added to concrete to help keep it the a workable consistency while finishing, and to cure at the proper rate. These are particularly important when pouring concrete in very cold weather, when it can take too…
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Taking Care of Your Chimney and Fireplace
Even Masonry Fireplaces Need Maintenance
Specialty Finishes for Concrete Patios and Other Flatwork
Installing Masonry Flatwork
Repairing Masonry
Concrete Injection Leveling Can Repair Flatwork
Tip: Repair Concrete Flatwork
Fireplace Efficiency
Fireplaces
Installing a Concrete Wall
Maintaining a Concrete Wall
Concrete Considerations
Installing Concrete
Tip: Repair Concrete Steps
Wunderbar Rebar!
Repair Cinderblock Foundation
Sinking Foundation
Expand Retaining Walls Around Driveway
Pouring Concrete Driveway or Walkway
Tip: Condensation Test
Tip: Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Concrete Sawing
Tuck-pointing