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Ways to Use a Concrete Patio

Doug Enright | June 5, 2014

Concrete patios are one of the best ways to add to a backyard. Depending on the size of your yard and what you want to get out of it, having a flat surface to work on can be nice. Here’s some of the ways to take advantage of a concrete patio in your backyard, especially […]

How Green Asphalt is Saving the World

Doug Enright | June 3, 2014

Going green is one of the biggest buzzwords around right now. Everywhere you turn in America, there’s someone going on about sustainable solutions, figuring out ways to cut down on carbon emissions and learning how to live life without destroying the world around us. Going green has become a joke among some, a way to […]

The Perks of an Asphalt Driveway

Doug Enright | May 29, 2014

Asphalt is one of the most commonly used materials for roads, driveways and paths. You’ll find asphalt used around the world because it’s easy to work with, it’s cheap and it can be laid down and in use within a few days. Most commercial roads and highways across America are made with asphalt. Spring brings […]

How to Create a Concrete Stain

Doug Enright | May 27, 2014

Staining concrete is one of the best ways to get more from standard concrete. Whether you’re looking to improve a walkway, driveway or backyard at a home, staining your concrete can give you the look, colors and feel you want on your property. Many companies can do concrete straining for you, but you can also […]

Is Black Asphalt Any Different?

Doug Enright | May 22, 2014

Black asphalt is the most common type of asphalt used for road paving, street creation and pot hole filling. Asphalt itself is black for the most part and it gets the name “black asphalt” from its color. The majority of asphalt you see, or drive on for that matter, is black in color. Asphalt is […]

Would You Want a Yard of Concrete?

Doug Enright | May 20, 2014

If you’ve ever driven through suburban America, you may have noticed a new trend popping up in housing developments: Concrete yards. Concrete yards are exactly what they imply. They’re front or back yards made entirely of concrete. Now, when you think of the everyday, American yard, you think of a white picket fence, grass and […]

Why American Asphalt Matters

Doug Enright | May 15, 2014

American asphalt is any type of asphalt developed and created on American soil. While this may seem trivial to some, as more Americans turn to American-made products and services, it’s important they know where their asphalt is coming from. While some asphalt and paving materials are shipped from overseas, such as Japan and Germany, most […]

Choosing Concrete Flooring

Doug Enright | May 13, 2014

When you think concrete, you don’t normally think about concrete floors in your home. This type of flooring has become popular in newer homes on the East Coast. You’re slowly beginning to find them in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. Concrete floors invoke images of prisons and industrial buildings but when installed properly, and even […]

What is Asphalt Paving?

Doug Enright | May 8, 2014

Asphalt paving is an essential part of our everyday lives, despite not really noticing it until we hit a pothole or crack in the road. We drive on asphalt roads and highways every day. Without them, we'd be driving on dirt roads and in other conditions that would destroy our tires, cars and make our […]

How Stained Concrete is Created

Doug Enright | May 6, 2014

Stained concrete can add a unique look and feel to any driveway, walkway or concrete surface. Not all concrete suppliers offer stained concrete, so it's important to find one that does in your local area. While you can get stained concrete out of state, it's more effective to have a company locally who can do […]

What is Concrete?

Doug Enright | April 10, 2014

Concrete is one of the most well-known and used building materials in the world. For thousands of years, concrete has been used in ways, shapes and forms to build the world we know today. Everything from the streets you drive on to the foundations of your houses are built with concrete in mind. Let's learn […]

What is Asphalt?

Doug Enright | April 8, 2014

Asphalt, or bitumen, is a type of black, sticky liquid that is used in construction, building and other projects. It's used as a glue or binder. You know what asphalt is because you drive on it every day. It's also used in roofing, to make concrete in some cases and as a filler. Let's learn […]

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