Concrete: Tips for Homeowners

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Installing Concrete Flatwork
There are several different types of concrete surfaces...
Installing Concrete Flatwork and Steps
Concrete slabs, sidewalks and steps are fairly convenient and inexpensive additions to any exterior of a home and provide useful surface areas...
Maintaining a Concrete Wall
This information will help clarify and answer some questions...
Pouring Concrete Driveway or Walkway
I would like to know what the professional standard is for pouring a concrete driveway and walkway...
Pouring Over Patio
Is it advisable to pour a three or four inch patio on top of an existing one or is it necessary to remove it first?
Rebar for Concrete
Poured concrete needs to have reinforcement to prevent cracking or uneven settling. The most common, and typically best, material used is rebar or reinforcement bar...
Removing Vinyl Flooring from Concrete Subfloor
I want to faux the concrete floor in my kitchen. Right now there is vinyl flooring glued down. What is the best way to remove this...
Repair Concrete Flatwork
Concrete is one of the most durable building materials, but it does require occasional repair and maintenance...
Repair Concrete Steps
Problem: Dangerous or crumbling concrete steps...
Repairing a Concrete Foundation
Poured concrete foundations are created by pouring concrete into moldings. The footing for the foundation wall is generally wider than the wall...
Repairing Concrete Flatwork
Splotches or stains on surface are usually caused by the application of a liquid that soaked into the porous surface of the concrete...
Resurfacing a Patio Slab
I would like to know if there is an inexpensive, relatively uncomplicated solution to our outdoor patio slab...
Sawing Concrete
Before sawing into an existing wall or floor, it is suggested that a pre-job meeting be held...
Sealing a Concrete Floor
What should be done to seal moisture from coming through...
Simulated Concrete Finishes
Concrete can be colored and stamped to simulate other materials such as natural stone (granite, slate, cobblestone, etc.) or brick at about half the cost of ...

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