Concrete paint (also known as masonry paint) is a specially-formulated paint that contains binders that are able to contract and expand with concrete, providing better coverage. Concrete paint for basements is much thicker than standard exterior paint and can be tinted to display specific colors. Some people think you can use regular exterior paint on …
There are pros and cons of owning a home sauna or building a sauna in your basement. Saunas are a relaxing retreat to calm the mind and rest the body. Once only seen as a staple of health clubs or pet projects of millionaires, more and more regular middle class people are starting to enjoy …
Concrete may look and feel hard, dry and seemingly water tight but concrete actually resembles a hard, dry sponge more than something solid and impermeable. In fact, concrete’s interior is comprised of thousands of microscopic pores that fill with water as the concrete is being poured and set. Once concrete starts to harden, its hydration …
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They don’t build things like they used to is a popular truism. Nothing beats the nostalgia of owning an older home, but there are some potential problems to consider with buying one before making a major financial investment. Foundation Fractures Older homes are notorious for having foundation problems that are not immediately visible, especially homes …
Nearly all driveways will develop cracks at some time or other. The causes can be numerous. One is tree roots growing beneath the pad and another is the freeze-thaw cycle which can expand and contract concrete 9%. Instead of having to break up and pour a brand new slab, why not just repair the cracks …
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