Houstons source for info on custom decorative concrete, drivewayS, patios, Stamped/patterned concrete, admixtures for concrete. Also offer links to other related resources

Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Houston Hardscape Contractors Houston Texas, Hardscape Houston , Houston Hardscaping

Houston Hardscape Contractors Houston Texas, Hardscape Houston , Houston Hardscaping

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br> If you look around, you'll see there's a lot of ugly concrete out there.....

Here in Texas, we spend a lot of time and money to make our homes look good... and the driveway is one of the first things people see. Our Custom authentic antiqued engraving and "stamped concrete" process to simulate brick, granite, marble, cobblestones, slate, etc. is considerably less-expensive than laying a brick-by-brick driveway, and there's less upkeep. There are no cracks for weeds to push through and no concrete between bricks to break or crumble out....Or water to seep through...

It's well known that Color hardened stamped Concrete is considerably stronger than traditional concrete due to the psi increases from the pure cement/sand ratio and proportionate tri-calcium silicate air entraining admixtures we use setting the pace for the Decorative Concrete Industry
The engraving process - imprinting, stamping & our own formulation of resin-seal, chemical staining and engraving - takes about 3 days for an average two-car driveway. Decorative Stamped Concrete as seen above Cost averages $6.50 a square foot. For example, a two-car driveway 20-feet wide and 40-feet from the garage door to the street, costs about $5,200.

The process begins with coloring and entraining the concrete with tri-calcium silicate and color hardeners. Then, Our seasoned artisans screed the cement with texture tools and molds that transform the "slab" into a "fine work of art" Stunning authenticity and antiquing effects truly add splendor to any home

The next step is to apply a heavy coat of a special formulated penetrating resin-stain. The engraving produces a lot of abrasive grit, and the dual coating of sealant helps protect the concrete during the carving.

Homeowners can choose from over a dozen standard colors of stains and colors - red-buff, brick red, terra buff, terracotta, platinum grey are the most popular - or have one custom-blended

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