Creating Concrete Staircase Fewer people embark on the task of creating concrete stairs compared to simpler concrete projects, even though it doesn’t require years of schooling. It’s important to be familiar with the techniques and pitfalls of concrete work and precision is necessary. In this article, we aim to provide guidance for creating concrete stairs…
Determining the thickness of the driveway concrete is important not only because of the scale of work ahead but also for your wallet’s sake. If we construct a structure that is not thick enough, the risk of damage after use significantly increases, and repairs often require complete demolition and re-concreting. On the other hand, if…
If you have an old concrete surface that doesn’t look so good anymore, or is even completely ruined, one of the most obvious options is to pour concrete over old concrete. This will not only enhance its appearance but also improve its resistance, providing a lasting solution to the problem. If you find yourself in…
What is the procedure for terrace concreting?What preparations are necessary, and what is the layering procedure during concrete pouring for the terrace? We will find the answers to these questions and many more. We will show you the most common pitfalls and how you can avoid them. The terrace is a place for enjoyable activities,…
Should we reinforce the screed with steel mesh or not? Alternatively, are there any other solutions? It’s an eternal dilemma whether to reinforce the floor slab concrete or not. My dear friend, Gabi Gulyás – one of the true gurus of screed preparation in Hungary – told me, “Levi, you don’t need a reinforcement mesh…
A common topic is the thickness of the floor slab concrete, and the answer is multifaceted. The floor slab concrete is the concrete layer in a building that provides a stable surface for receiving floor coverings. The floor slab concrete is typically made from a special type of concrete known as screed concrete. Screed concrete…
What can dry mix concrete be used for? Mainly for smaller concrete works, but we can also see construction sites where pallets of dry mix concrete are lined up. Dry mix concrete is a supporting product of our accelerated lifestyle. We want to achieve better results faster, whether in sports, our careers, or during renovations…
The story of a concreting job I have built twice in my life, but I have poured concrete many times. Determining the quantity of reinforcing steel, sourcing or preparing concrete has always been a challenge, along with transporting it to the site and incorporating it. During construction and renovation, numerous concrete works arise that do…
The weight of concrete steel mesh is an eternal topic during concrete work. We are not interested in finding out how many kilograms it will be on the ground, but rather because there are numerous tasks and hassles associated with it, so we need to know what to expect. However, there is a much simpler…
If you also have old concrete surfaces at home or want to create new ones, we’ll give you some tips to make home concrete repair easier and more durable. Concrete work is typically a task that we may legitimately consider whether we could do it ourselves at home from time to time. The answer: Yes!…