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One very common concern that customers have after installing fresh concrete is cracking that may develop shortly after installation. This may lead consumers to think that they received a bad pouring job, but there are a number of other factors that come into play when considering cracking in your concrete. It is important to hire a professional that will follow the right guidelines that are necessary for your space. When installed properly, concrete is one of the most durable and long lasting materials you will come across when considering flooring options. To better inform you about why concrete cracks, we have provided some insight below.

You have finally decided to tear down the walls, add more square footage, replace the tile and area rugs... You know what that means? It’s time to remodel! It can be very overwhelming when it comes to picking out what kind of flooring you want. However, there is one option that many don’t think about - polished concrete! It’s not just for sidewalks; concrete floors are very stylish inside and outside of your home. These are the benefits of adding polished concrete floors to your remodel plans!

Building a home that is “green” and environmentally-friendly has become more and more important to homebuyers and homebuilders. Concrete often lures people in because of the multiple benefits that come without having to sacrifice aesthetics or going over budget. Going green not only helps our planet, but it also saves money over time. Polished concrete flooring is a perfect example of a mixture of beauty, sustainability, and economy that will give you a durable, low maintenance floor that will last for decades. Concrete floors conserve resources and eliminate the need for carpeting and other flooring that would eventually need to be replaced. Concrete also offers many environmental benefits such as energy efficiency and indoor air improvement.

We discuss all different aspects of polished concrete every week. This week we want to reiterate a few reasons why you should choose concrete over other flooring options. Concrete has been considered a “green” material for a lot longer than anyone has discussed sustainability. Many concrete structures have endured and stayed strong for centuries showcasing their durability and resilience. What makes concrete “green” is the fact that it is almost always produced locally with recycled materials. Some of concrete’s sustainable attributes are more recent and target improvement areas. Some examples include using alternative fuel sources during manufacturing and using industrial by products in place of cement - both of which reduce the total amount of energy required to produce concrete.