5 Ideas for Concrete Pool Decking
Feb. 17, 2025, 9:12 p.m.
Author: conormc
When it comes to designing the perfect pool area, the right decking can make all the difference. Concrete is a popular choice for pool decks due to its durability, versatility, and cost-effectiveness. But plain concrete...
What Are the Best Pool Decking Options?
Feb. 13, 2025, 6:10 p.m.
Author: conormc
Choosing the right pool decking material involves considering durability, maintenance, safety, heat retention, and design. Below, we compare four popular options: Concrete, Interlock (Pavers), Wood, and Composite ...
6 Types of Concrete Finishes
Feb. 11, 2025, 9:33 p.m.
Author: conormc
Welcome to our guide on concrete finishes! Concrete can be more than utilitarian; it can be stunning. Here, we'll explore six types: smooth, broom, spin trowel, stamped, exposed aggregate, and grinding and polishing. Each offers unique benefit...
New Sod Care Guide | Tips & Instructions
Feb. 10, 2025, 7:50 p.m.
Author: conormc
This guide will help to ensure that your new sod gets the best start, takes root quickly and goes onto to thrive in the long term. It is important to start with the proper soil bed, use high quality sod and then water like crazy. In addition we wi...
Can You Stamp Concrete Over Existing Concrete?
Jan. 20, 2025, 6:59 p.m.
Author: conormc
Existing concrete can have a stamped layer added over top of it. Often, older concrete slabs will become worn out and chipped or cracked but remain structurally sound. These cracks and chips can be repaired and then a layer of stamped concrete can...
Concrete Crack Control Joints - Tooled vs. Sawed
Jan. 20, 2025, 2:33 a.m.
Author: conormc
What are crack control joints?
Outdoor concrete will always crack. Even thick concrete that is installed correctly. Therefore grooves called control joints m...
How Much Does Stamped Concrete Cost In Ontario?
Dec. 5, 2023, 9:46 p.m.
Author: conormc
There are many factors that affect the cost per square foot of your stamped concrete project. The most important factor is the complexity of the stamping and colouring. Other factors that will affect the price are; the ...
What are the disadvantages of stamped concrete?
Oct. 28, 2023, 2:50 p.m.
Author: conormc
If you're considering putting in stamped concrete on your property it is likely that you're also considering some other surfaces like interlock, broom finish concrete, asphalt or many others depending on the application. While stamped conc...
The Ultimate Lawn Care Guide
March 18, 2023, 11:39 p.m.
Author: conormc
Here is a simple guide for maintaining a beautiful lawn in Ottawa's unique climate. Lawn cutting is by far the most important aspect of lawn care and should not be overlooked. There are a few lawn care tasks that if done at the right time can ...
Is Concrete Damaged by Ice Melting Salt?
Nov. 18, 2022, 2:34 p.m.
Author: conormc
Salt itself does not chemically react with concrete and cause damage. The damage is caused when ice melting salt lowers the freezing temperature of snow and ice turning it into water, the water enters the pores and cracks of the concrete, freezes ...