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Concrete Garage Floor Resurfacing: Everything You Need to Know
The constant parade of vehicles, equipment, animals, and people that trample over a concrete surface for many years is enough to break it. A garage floor that is damaged, soiled, worn, or unsightly will eventually result from this repeated usage. Even while concrete...
Concrete staining process and staining concrete
One of the most affordable methods to enhance both interior and external flooring is with stained concrete floors. Concrete stain can be put immediately on the cleaned and prepared surface, especially if your concrete is in good shape. You may have really stunning...
Concrete spalling: how to repair it
Concrete spalling happens. It is the disintegration of concrete caused by chemical reactions or natural weathering that causes chunks of cement to chip off the main body, often leaving fragmented, damaged concrete. In frigid climates where ice occurs, like we...
How to use anti slip additive for concrete
Most workplace accidents, including those that result in permanent impairment, are caused by slipping or tripping together with a fall. Many of these incidents may be avoided by installing industrial fall protection or by putting an anti-slip coating, often known as...
Concrete sealer: What sealer should I use for concrete?
A concrete floor may be impregnated for both an old and a new concrete floor. A concrete floor may typically be impregnated for a lot less money than it can be coated. The process of impregnating a concrete floor like your driveway, or other concrete surfaces only...
5 Concrete Maintenance Tips
Admit it; taking care of concrete patios, driveways, sidewalks, and floors on basements and garages is almost an afterthought for most people. One of the likely reasons for this is we think that they’re indestructible since they survive an almost constant beating from...
How to clean concrete patio
A concrete patio is one of the most exposed areas in your house. You probably do not want to come home to an unclean patio or to allow your guests to see that your patio is never clean. With that, it is important to make sure that you know how to clean concrete...
How to get rid of moss on concrete
Moss is probably one of those things that you do not want to be present on your concrete floor. You want your concrete floors or your roof to be clear from moss. Other than the fact that they are an obvious eyesore, you want to make sure that all of the surfaces in...
Home maintenance checklist
Home maintenance is one of the things that need proper focus from the homeowner. If you have been working on your home and trying some home improvement projects, you must follow them to the dot. Depending on the season, maintaining a home could have a lot of...
A day in the life of a concrete lifting expert
Bryan Tagg is the owner and operator of Concrete Experts Ltd. and has been so for the past seven years. His day might be typical for a concrete lifting expert but it is definitely surprising day in and day out. The day starts at 5 in the morning, at the latest 6 in...
Concrete garage floor repairs
Concrete garage floors: what to do with cracks? When you have a floor of concrete in your garage there are two things that you know for certain. One: your garage floor is going to harden. And two: it will crack. A concrete garage floor may seem very simple to...
What are the benefits of using concrete around residences?
Concrete is a commonly used material for many purposes. Using concrete around a resident has several benefits that will be of good value for your property. In this article, we will walk you through the benefits of the usage of concrete, and we are going to explain why...
Snow melt ways that are safe for concrete
Wintertime in Calgary, and Canada in general for that matter, can be hard on your concrete surfaces. Snow and ice can build up. And the harsh conditions can create problems, like damage to your concrete driveway or sidewalk. It can also cause slippery surfaces that...
Asphalt vs Concrete driveway
Asphalt vs Concrete driveway: what to choose If you are looking for a driveway for your new home or as an upgrade of your current home, you probably have questions about what material to use. There are two important options to choose from: asphalt and concrete. So...
Is Concrete Lifting Foam Environmentally Friendly?
Is the use of foam for lifting concrete environmentally friendly? At Concrete Experts we use foam for lifting concrete if you are experiencing sunken slabs or cracks in your concrete. But, as this is injected under your concrete, you may be wondering if foam for...
What are the signs of concrete settlement?
What are the signs of concrete settlement? It is no secret that over time a concrete slab can sink or crack, simply because the soil underneath it can’t support the weight any longer. This is called concrete settlement. In another post we already spoke about the...
My Basement Flooded. What Should I Do?
What to do when your basement has flooded? | Flooded basement repair Calgary Nobody wants to experience walking into the basement to see it completely flooded. But it can happen to everybody. And can make you feel helpless. But don’t worry. We will give you more...
Does Hot Weather Affect Your Concrete?
Although concrete is tough, it can also become weaker if it is not taken care of properly. Hot weather has an effect on concrete, both on the surface and within. So yes, hot weather affects your concrete driveway or sidewalk. How? Let us explain. Hot weather on...
Sinking concrete: what causes it?
If you have a concrete driveway, floor or sidewalk, it can happen that you notice that the concrete starts sinking. What causes this? The answer is quite simple. Concrete is heavy. So when the soil underneath a concrete slab can’t support the weight anymore, the slab...
How to Properly Maintain a Concrete Driveway
Concrete driveway maintenance In Calgary, AB, proper concrete driveway maintenance can help it last a lot longer. In general a concrete driveway doesn’t need a lot of maintenance. But snow and other weather conditions can wear on the concrete. With proper care and...
Should You Repair or Replace a Concrete Driveway?
Winter weather brings a ton of snow, which makes for a gorgeous view but can be very damaging to a concrete driveway. When homeowners experience any damage to their driveway because of the winter weather, one question comes into play. Is it better to repair the...
Polyurethane Foam
Crushing It is an economical alternative, but it is ugly. This technique uncovered total in the solid, which makes this unappealing. The honesty and quality of the chunk are likewise traded off when utilizing this technique. Sections that keep on settling in the wake...
How to Restore Concrete After Water Damage
While concrete appears solid, it is porous, and water from flooding must be removed from it quickly, so it doesn’t soak into the concrete and cause damage. When flooding has occurred inside a home with a concrete foundation, removal of the flooring must be done, and...
Raising Your Sinking Concrete Slab
There are plenty of reasons that contractors use concrete in outdoor applications like patios, walkways, and pool decks. Concrete is durable, weather-resistant, and can be quite beautiful if it is correctly installed and well maintained. One of the most common issues...
Benefits of Raising Concrete with Polyurethane Foam
Foam instead of concrete Over time, even the best-laid concrete slabs will settle. In the past, a process known as mudjacking used to be property owners’ only recourse for repairing these slabs. Today, an ever-increasing number of property owners are turning to...
What Can Be Done With Settled Concrete?
What Can Be Done With Settled Concrete? Understanding Options Concrete is a material that is made to last, but that doesn’t mean property owners who have concrete driveways, sidewalks, patios, or other structures will never have anything to worry about. Concrete...
Concrete Patios Add Value to Your Home
Did you realize that porches would one day become the principle highlights home purchasers search for? As per a 2018 report from the National Association of Realtors, another yard is one of the best five extends that is probably going to include resale esteem.Today,...
Cost-Efficient Ways to Fix Sinking Concrete
Concrete walkways, driveways, and patios can do much for the value and aesthetics of a home, but unfortunately, they need time to settle. Settled or sinking concrete isn’t just unsightly; it may diminish your home’s value, increase the chances of a basement leak, and...
4 Reasons Why Polyurethane Concrete Lifting is better than Mudjacking
Alternative to mudjacking If your driveway, steps, or sidewalks are sunken and cracked, the chances are you’ve begun searching for solutions. After all, you want to avoid tripping hazards and drainage problems with the foundation. Mudjacking is the traditional method...