Concrete and Children's Safety: A Blog for Parents and CaregiversConcrete and Children's Safety: A Blog for Parents and Caregivers

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Concrete and Children's Safety: A Blog for Parents and Caregivers

You love your kids and don't want them to get hurt. I certainly know that I feel that way. Hi, my name is Jenici, and I am a safety advocate. Some of my kids even tease me about it and call me a fanatic. However, I have never taken my kid to the emergency room, and I plan never to be in that situation. If you are a parent or a caregiver, this blog is devoted to you and your kids. Here, I look at concrete and children's safety. I provide tips and ideas to help you. Please look around – I hope you enjoy this blog.

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Five Essential Items You Need for Coating of Your Exposed Aggregate

17 September 2015
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Coating your exposed aggregate concrete is a great way to seal it from the elements and increase its lifespan. The right tools and techniques can make the process as successful as possible. Here are five essential items you need if you want to make the most of your sealing job: 1. Pressure Washer Use a pressure washer to clean your exposed aggregate before you begin adding coating or sealant. Pressure washing gets in between the bumps, valleys and ridges of your aggregate, ensuring dirt, debris, cobwebs or other elements don't prevent your coating from adhering well. Read More 

How to Repair Sunken Spots on Asphalt Driveways

17 September 2015
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Commercial driveways handle very heavy traffic, and it is common to find that some particular areas have sunk due to the heavy weight they consistently carry. For instance, areas where trucks frequently park can sink due to the weight of those trucks being positioned in the exact spot for a while. This article discusses how a commercial asphalt contractor can repair such sunken spots before they cause more damage to other parts of the driveway. Read More 

Why Concrete Kerbing Offers More Benefits for Your Business

14 September 2015
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Kerbing is a well-known practice for businesses who want to maintain a consistently predefined look for the exterior of their building, without necessarily paying every week for landscaping maintenance. Kerb installation by a company like East Coast Kerbing Pty Ltd will save your business money and with concrete as your kerb foundation, you can expect to get a durable material that has a lot of design versatility and is easy to install. Read More 

Services Offered By a Concrete GPR Scanning Company

10 September 2015
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If you are a homeowner who is about to upgrade or repair a concrete building or concrete surface, you will need the services of a concrete GPR scanning company like Diamond Cut Concrete to ensure that your contractors are able to determine the location of all tension cables, rebar and other obstructions that could compromise your project. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) technology utilises electromagnetic radiation to create visual pictures of the subsurface of concrete. Read More 

Safety Rules for Cutting Concrete at Home

8 September 2015
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Cutting concrete is not always a job for which you need to hire professionals, especially if you're just making small cuts in your driveway or walkway in order to clean an area for repairs. With the right saw blades and a good technique, you can often cut through concrete of any sort relatively easily. However, it's vital that you understand some safety precautions when you do tackle concrete cutting, as this job is much different than cutting through wood. Read More