There is a bite in the air this morning. Some of the broad leaf trees already littered with yellow. Fall too soon.
There is still time to address some of those concrete issues you were trying to get to over the summer.
Cracked sidewalks and driveways can don’t like this time of year. Big differences in temperature over the course of the day can expand and contract crack and leave fissures where water can collect and create even larger cracks as winter approaches.
Now is the time to get a new surface for your walk or drive before the snow flys.
Like the old commercial said.
Why Wait For Spring?
Give us a call for a FREE estimate 403-547-5597
Did you know that if you know what you’re doing you can pour concrete almost all year round?
That is if the general air temperature is between 10° C and 32° C you should be safe. There are other factors that might determine the outcome like wind and humidity along with water temp have an effect on pouring concrete in less than favorable conditions.
Cold Weather
Temperatures below 0° C should be left until warmer weather or best recommendation would be to hire a pro. Concrete sets slower in colder temperatures so the key to getting it right is to make sure the concrete sets fast.
Here is a cold weather tip to get your concrete set right, use hot water. You could always use a fast setting concrete to pour you your slab but if you really want it done right call someone who does it for a living.
Give us call or email us for more information on how we can get that late summer concrete project done right.
With the recent record rainfall and high water table many people are finding water creeping into their basements.
This can lead to water damage to carpet and wood floors not to mention the risk of mold developing after wet or damp conditions.
If your repairing your basement floor after recent storms consider a concrete solution. A concrete overlay is a great alternative to carpet or hardwood! It is far more resilient to water, does not promote bacterial growth, and is a much more eco-friendly solution should another flood happen.
Hardscapes has all the equipment and expertise needed to remove old paint, thin-set, glue or whatever is on your floor to prepare it for a beautiful concrete finish.
An Elite Crete overlay can be engraved and stained to mirror any flooring style and colour.
Give us a call to find out how.
You’ve decided that this is the summer you’re going to declutter, reorganize, clean and freshen up your garage space. While it’s likely going to be a big job, it’ll be worth it when the cold weather arrives and you don’t have to squeeze your vehicle in between everything else that’s been dumped in there over the years.
While you’re cleaned out, why not get that ugly floor cleaned up and coated?! A polyaspartic coating will do wonders for your garage. It will be brighter, cleaner, easier to clean, and best of all, protected from all that salt we spoke of last week.
Hardscapes Inc. offers solutions for any budget. Gorgeous flake floors and even mica metallic flakes for those that like to eat, sleep and play in their garage, as well as solid color for those with more of a utilitarian need. These coatings are 100% UV stable, extremely abrasion resistant, and highly chemical resistant.
Many garage floors can be done start to finish in just ONE DAY!
Contact us today at 403-547-5597 for your FREE estimate.
Have you ever attempted to repair a crack in your concrete porch yourself? You likely discovered that this is not really a DIY situation!
These days most front porches are made with concrete and what starts out as a small crack can quickly become a larger crack if water gets in and freezes.
Depending on how deep the crack is it may have to be filled in with vinyl patching and then capped with a concrete patching material. You might even have to use a metal brush or some other method like stapling or chiseling away some of the edges to make a smoother repair.
Aging concrete can go from bad to worse fairly quickly if not attended too and DIY repairs can be tricky. In fact, the results can vary from just OK to hideous.
Why not let an expert take the struggle out of this type of home repair?
Hardscapes Inc. has all the tools and the know-how to quickly assess any situation and find the immediate answer to your worn concrete issues. Call 403-547-5597 today!
As a certified installer of Elite Crete systems we thought we would give you some examples of how beautiful these applications can be. Whether your floor is industrial, commercial or industrial, this is the way to go when surfacing concrete.
REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Floors continue to be one of the most popular choices amongst property owners, architects and specifiers..
Calgary Stampede is underway from July 8-17, 2016.
Everything you need to know: http://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede
Don’t miss out! Grab your cowboy boots and hats and head downtown to the parade Friday morning and on to the Stampede grounds for some foot-stomping, heart-pounding action and a truly memorable experience.