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5 Reasons You Should Choose Asphalt Paving

Doug Enright | September 23, 2014

There are many different materials available when it comes to what to apply to your private road, driveway or other surface. You need something that it will both look good and last a long time with little maintenance. Asphalt paving is a great solution to meet these criteria. Let’s take a look at 5 big […]

What is a Concrete Saw?

Doug Enright | September 18, 2014

When we think of concrete, we often imagine it being poured into slabs, blocks, or pre-molded shapes, ensuring that it will take the shape of the area it fills. However, various projects require shaping or re-shaping of concrete after it’s already set. For these, a concrete saw can come in quite handy. A concrete saw […]

How to Build a Concrete Patio

Doug Enright | September 11, 2014

Do you have a boring backyard? Do you wish you had a patio you could relax on? A concrete patio can make a backyard or front yard more exciting, entertaining, and give you a place to hang out with family and friends. Building a concrete patio is easier than you’d ever think and even something […]

What to Do When You Need Asphalt Repair

Doug Enright | September 9, 2014

If you own a property with asphalt paving, you’ll need to get it repaired eventually. Whether it’s just old asphalt, seen heavy use, or the weather makes it necessary, what do you do? Whom do you turn to? We have some tips for what to do, how to do, and how to get the best […]

What is a Concrete Calculator?

Doug Enright | September 4, 2014

A concrete calculator is a tool many web sites and contractors use to determine just how much concrete is needed to fill a space. Depending on the scope of the project, the amount of concrete may vary in large quantities, so using mathematic equations – and a concrete calculator – is key to ensuring material […]

How Asphalt Plants Work

Doug Enright | September 2, 2014

Asphalt plants are one of the most popular, and well used, manufacturing plants in America. Asphalt is one of the most used materials in road construction, highway paving, and repairs than any other material, too. This makes for a healthy industry for those who investing on asphalt plants across the country. Let’s look at what […]

Why Asphalt?

Doug Enright | August 28, 2014

Why is asphalt used for the majority of roads and highway projects in America? It’s simple. Asphalt is one of the easiest construction material to create, lay and set. Whether you need a small walkway, a driveway or a highway, asphalt can do it all and do it well. While asphalt does need routine maintenance […]

Is There Such a Thing as an Asphalt Roof?

Doug Enright | August 26, 2014

An asphalt roof is one of the most common roofs you’ll find in residential neighborhoods. It’s not because the roof is made of asphalt but because it’s using asphalt shingles from other companies to make up the roof. Asphalt shingles are the most common American roofing material, comprising more than 78 percent of homes in […]

What is Asphalt Concrete?

Doug Enright | August 21, 2014

Asphalt concrete, also known as blacktop or pavement, is a type of composite material used in everything from roads to parking lots to airport landing strips. It’s asphalt, mixed together with an aggregate, usually mineral in base. Once bound, it can be laid in a variety of layers, compacted and then used as a surface […]

Concrete Brings Out the Artwork at Oregon’s ChalkFest

Doug Enright | August 19, 2014

During the summer, one of a child’s favorite activities is drawing on concrete with chalk. Whether it’s the sidewalk, the street or the playground, sidewalk chalk as it’s often called, is something every kid dreams of being able to play with. Oregon’s ChalkFest brings out the child in everyone, offering the, a chance to draw […]

Couple Duped By Shoddy Asphalt Paving Job

Doug Enright | August 14, 2014

Unfortunately, being duped by contractors is an everyday occurrence. Whether it’s a matter of billing, material costs or something else, contractors have made a bad name for themselves over the years. Not all contractors are the same and many strive to put that reputation behind the industry itself. One couple recently lost out on over […]

Will Concrete Barriers in Denver Prevent Crime?

Doug Enright | August 12, 2014

Denver, Colorado is attempting a concrete experiment that hopes to prevent crime, gang violence and help struggling communities rise above the violence. By installing concrete barriers at a single intersection, the Denver Police Department and state of Colorado is hoping to see a decrease in what they call “curb crime.” The first concrete barrier was […]

Woman Drives Through Wet Concrete, Doesn’t Pay Price

Doug Enright | August 7, 2014

You see it on sidewalks and roads. Footprints, handprints, people writing their names and other marks that show people either intentionally or unintentionally made their way through concrete that hasn’t set. While most concrete sites are blocked off, some only use safety tape or cones, which are easy to miss or barrel right through. Every […]

How Broken Concrete Can Be Reused

Doug Enright | August 5, 2014

As the world gets greener and we look towards ways to reuse things we utilize every day, concrete is the latest building material to be reused and repurposed for art. Broken concrete which you’ll often find on sidewalks, in pools and elsewhere, can be reused in a variety of art projects ranging from the abstract […]

Are Concrete Jungle Gyms Safe?

Doug Enright | July 31, 2014

Concrete jungle gyms have been in the news recently as older schools, parks and playgrounds are struggling to keep up with the times. While concrete jungle gyms are a thing of the past, you’d be surprised at how many you’ll still find around the country. Using concrete to build a playground is easier than you’d […]

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