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How I Repaired My Concrete Driveway

Welcome to my blog! My name is Harry and I live in a small community on the outskirts of the city of Perth, Australia with my wife and our two kids. Last year, I noticed that my driveway was becoming a little bumpy. At first, I ignored it, but when my Jeep sustained damaged to its bodywork caused my a pothole in the concrete driveway, I knew I had to take action. I called in a team of concrete contractors who replaced and repaired the surface. I learnt an awful lot from those guys so I decided to start this blog. Enjoy!

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The Secrets to Keeping an Asphalt Driveway in Good Shape
Asphalt is the material you often see road specialists laying for use by motorists. Sometimes, asphalt also goes by the name hot mix asphalt or hot mix. It comprises a mixture of sand and stone aggregates held together by a tar-like liquid that solidifies with time. The slurry of asphalt is a by-product of petroleum, and the paving specialists must heat it to a high temperature to turn into a liquid that they can pour.

Design Ideas for Exposed Concrete Pool Decks
Aggregate concrete features a variety of rocks, stones and pebbles embedded into the concrete. This type of concrete is especially ideal for around pools because, in addition to being aesthetically pleasing, it is also relatively slip-resistant, which is ideal for this type of environment. If you're thinking about putting exposed aggregate around the pool, you may want to integrate some of the following design ideas. Combine Smooth and Rough Concrete You don't just have to have exposed concrete around your pool.

How to Avoid and Troubleshoot Blockages When Using a Concrete Pump
When you're using a concrete pump, you want the concrete mix to move smoothly through your setup, but unfortunately, that doesn't always happen. If you're experiencing slow movement or unwanted blockages, you may have one of the following issues. These troubleshooting tips can help you find the best solution. 1. Check the Mixture Look at the mixture and make sure that you're putting in the right amount of concrete mix and water.