Questions to Ask an Asphalt Contractor Before Paving a Driveway

Posted on 15 January 2016

Getting an asphalt driveway can be a good choice when you're ready to repave, as asphalt is often more flexible than concrete and not as likely to crack and chip under heavy loads or due to very cold weather. The dark color can also look good against a lighter home or make it stand out from the dull and drab concrete around it. When you're ready to have asphalt poured for your home's driveway, note a few questions to ask asphalt contractors so you know the job will be done right and will last for years to come. [Read More]

How to Fix a Pot Hole in an Asphalt Driveway

Posted on 30 November 2015

Potholes arise when you fail to attend to alligator cracks (small cracks that resemble the scales on a spider or alligator). Pot holes need to be fixed if you are to prolong the life of your asphalt car parks. Read on to discover how to fix pot holes in your asphalt driveway. Preparation Use a spade for scraping weeds or grass off around the areas with pot holes. Get rid of loose asphalt by blasting water on the floor using a hosepipe. [Read More]

Create A Greek-Style Courtyard Garden

Posted on 6 August 2015

If you've ever spent time in Greece then you probably fell in love with the idyllic courtyard gardens that are quintessentially Greek. You may want to recreate the Mediterranean magic in your own home by creating your own Greek-style courtyard garden. Fortunately, this is a relatively simple job and everything you need can be sourced with ease from local hardware stores and garden centres. Here are the three key elements you'll need to include. [Read More]

Correctly Using Sand To Help Install Conrete Pavers

Posted on 14 April 2015

When installing new concrete pavers, or repairing damaged pavers, sand is an integral part of the overall process. Although it may seem straightforward, there are a few things that you should know, especially if you are installing pavers for the first time. This article takes a brief look at the type of sand used, and how to properly use it to help you to do a professional, and great looking, installation job. [Read More]

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Paving in Cold Weather: Secrets from Paving Pros

Hi, my name is Rita. I love beautiful properties, and I think property owners should do everything they can to make their properties safe and beautiful. This belief extends to everything including concrete and paving. However, I have learned that paving is not the same in all types of weather. You need to use special strategies to pave in cold weather. If you want to learn about cold weather concrete pouring or other elements of effective paving in extreme weather, you need to explore this blog. It includes everything I know about paving as well as some tips from the pros. Thanks for reading!