Friday 25 September 2015

How to Choose the Right ConcretorBrisbane North Company



Whether it is decorative concreting you are interested in or if you just want to create a perfect driveway or parking, the quality of the concrete and the skill in laying it down determine the outcome you get. You want to have leveled surfaces and a durable surface with a quality finish. To this end, you need the right concretorBrisbane North service. Here are the tips to use to hire such a company:

1.       Ensure it specializes in the kind of concreting you want and it is not just general suppliers of slabs of concrete. It should have the requisite tools and the right kind of concrete.

2.       Ask for references and go look at the work yourself to determine if it is what you will want. Find out about the company’s work schedule and reliability.

3.       Offer your ideas of what you want and ask about the details regarding preparations, estimates, the thickness of the slab and expected timeline. A good concreting Brisbane company will incorporate your ideas in its work plan and also comprehensively answer your questions. Ensure it makes the estimates while on the site.

4.       Get the credentials of the company and work only with a company that offers you a reasonable warranty for the job.

Thursday 17 September 2015

A Look at the Common Types of Concrete House Slabs and Shed Slabs



There is a wide variety of concrete out there used for an equally varying number of purposes. Before making a choice on what to use, it is important to know what options you have. The right selection should be cost effective as well as result in a quality finish of the surface. Here are some of the options available for use in your concrete work:

concrete shed slabs

1.       Standard ready mix
This is the most common type of concrete used and serves a wide range of options but mostly outdoor including making concrete shed slabs. It comes to the site pre-mixed and you pay only for what you use without having to wait for the mixing part.

2.       Self-compacting concrete
This is specialized concrete with a high flow rate. This allows it to level and compact itself and it has a high strength unlike other mixes. It is applicable for heavy duty assignments.

3.     Decorative concrete
This is concrete created for aesthetic purposes. It is what makes the concrete house slabs and other decorative architectural functions. It comes in a variety of textures and colors for more choice and diversity.

4.       Rolled compacted concrete
This is another specialized kind of concrete used in areas with a high liquid flow like in spillways. The curing and roller compaction used in this concrete helps provide resistance making it a durable and cost effective option for the purpose compared to other solutions.

5.       Pervious concrete
As its name suggests, it is a more porous form of concrete allowing it to pass water. As a result, it is applicable for pathways, swimming pools as well as parking lots to prevent flooding.