One of the few complaints we hear about residential concrete floors is that they are cold. There’s a very good solution for this if you are considering installing concrete floors when building your home. Radiant heat is the answer. Radiant heat is one of the best options for a home heating system.
In the 1960’s, architect Dr. Dante Bini created the Binishell, a papier-mache type of structure using concrete over an inflatable membrane to create a dome. Dr. Bini wanted to create an affordable and economically friendly to construct structures.
Concrete is very versatile and durable, and very easy to work with. There are some basic precautions that should be taken when working with concrete. Overall, there are not a lot of injury reported accidents while working with concrete. We’ll go over some basic safety precautions including prevention, protection, and precaution.
Do you want the look of flagstone, brick, or even hardwood without the cost or labor? Then stamped concrete is a good option for you! With endless patterns and looks of different materials you can customize your concrete area however you wish. You can choose any color combination to maximize the esthetics of your new space. You can stamp concrete indoors or outdoors to have a unique and amazing kitchen or patio.
Are you considering laying self leveling concrete over a large area of 75 square feet or more? If so, this will give you an idea of what you will need to expect. Typically, self-leveling concrete is designed to dry very fast. This is especially true for most brands found in large home improvement stores. The biggest task when using self-leveling concrete is going to be how fast it dries.
Concrete isn’t only for driveways and sidewalks anymore! More and more people are installing concrete floors in their homes or polishing existing concrete. Concrete is versatile and can be finished in a number of ways. With numerous color choices, stains, aggregates, and textures available the options are endless. Concrete floors can be customized you your design needs!