If you have read some of our other blog posts, you know we’re huge advocates of “do it once and do it right.” This is because we have seen too many jobs go awry due to a step being missed during the paver installation process. This critical step is compacting the base. A proper compact will help maintain … Continue reading How Failing To Compact Will Ruin Your Paver Project
What is Concrete Supplement and what are the advantages? To sum it up Concrete Supplement™ is like the WD-40 of the concrete/masonry restoration industry. Concrete Supplement™ is a revolutionary do-it-all admixture that reacts with Portland cement in concrete, mortar, stucco and grout to produce complete hydration. These unique formulations with complete hydration have increased compressive strength, a reduction in … Continue reading Concrete Supplement : How to Use Concrete Supplement |The Benefits of Concrete Supplement
What is efflorescence? Efflorescence is a crystalline deposit of salts (carbonates, sulfates, chlorides) that may appear as a chalky or white haze on surfaces of masonry, stucco or concrete. The efflorescence you are observing in your pavers is Calcium Carbonate, a by-product resulting from an interaction between the cement used to manufacture the paving stone and the … Continue reading What Causes Efflorescence and How to Remove it: Efflorescence Causes, Removal, and Prevention
6 Steps on How to Use Polymeric Sand Polymeric Sand is the best choice for filling in your paver joints. There are many advantages to using polymeric sand over other traditional sand, which you may read about here. Though the benefits are great, the installation of polymeric sand requires time and attention to detail. There are specific steps you need to … Continue reading Best Joint Sand for Pavers: How to use Polymeric Sand
What is the best sand for paver joints? This is a great question to ask because you want to maintain the durability and longevity of your newly installed pavers. Polymeric sand is a high-tech mix of graded sand and binders, specially formulated for the filling of narrow or wide joints when installing pavers, slabs or … Continue reading Alliance Polymeric Sand: Best Sand for Paver Joints
Make your outdoor living space the envy of every charcoal chef in the neighborhood! Bring together the pleasures of good food, warm weather, and the company of friends and family into your backyard! With an outdoor kitchen or grill island entertaining has never been better; you can prepare meals and be around your guests with minimal time … Continue reading Stone Veneer Grill Island: Outdoor Kitchen
