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The Six Benefits of Staining Concrete

January 25, 2021

There’s an incorrect assumption that staining only provides an aesthetic refresh to concrete surface, but that’s not the case. You’ll find that this customization process offers various benefits to property owners with concrete surfaces throughout their homes or businesses. Find out why staining concrete in Racine, WI is a good investment. Should you stain your concrete floors? Even if you’re satisfied with the look of your concrete flooring, there’s many other reasons to consider staining. We recommend staining and coloring concrete in Racine, WI to all of our customers because of the many benefits of this treatment method: Increased durability:... View Article

Why You Should Invest in Concrete Waterproofing

January 11, 2021

Racine County gets 35 inches of rainfall every year, and 40 inches of snow. While all of this precipitation sustains all of the beautiful plant life in our community, water is enemy number one for any sort of concrete surfaces, from foundations to retaining walls. That’s why we’re proud to offer high-quality services when you need help waterproofing concrete in Racine, WI and the surrounding areas. Why is concrete waterproofing important? There’s loads of concrete throughout a variety of residential and commercial structures. Even though homes and businesses rely upon this sturdy material, they often skip the vital step of... View Article

Six Reasons to Seal Your Concrete Driveway

November 26, 2020

The assault of winter weather is about to wreak havoc on your concrete driveway. If you wish to lessen the blow, it is time to apply concrete driveway sealer and help your driveway survive yet another winter in Racine, WI. Now is a good time to seal your concrete driveway before the most severe precipitation hits. Here are six reasons to make this project a priority: Improved durability: Your concrete driveway is strong, but it’s not impervious. As it’s exposed to the elements, it will start to crack, scale and even bulge and sink. This is due to built-up moisture,... View Article

Is It Too Cold to Pave a Concrete Driveway?

October 19, 2020

Can you pave a driveway when it’s cold in Racine, WI? How cold is too cold? Paving driveways and other surfaces is dependent on temperature—when it’s too cold, you run the risk of the concrete not setting properly. For that reason, you not only need to consider the air temperature outside (what you’ll feel when you check your thermometer or your weather app), but the ground temperature as well. With fall already here and winter rapidly approaching, you should either schedule your pavement appointment now, or wait until the spring. Otherwise, you’ll end up with a poor finished product—one that... View Article

Fall Maintenance to Protect Your Pavement Through Winter

October 5, 2020

Now is the perfect time to perform fall maintenance for your pavement in Racine, WI. As long as it’s relatively warm and dry, you can make sure your concrete don’t suffer from the upcoming winter weather. Rain, snow, ice and road salt all take their toll on concrete pavement. If your concrete already has weak spots, the brutal weather will exacerbate them, and you’ll wind up having some big repairs to do once the snow has melted and spring arrives. Instead of making major repairs a few months down the line, why not invest in some preventative maintenance to solve... View Article

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