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Houston Concrete Patios, Pools & Driveway Builders

Houston Concrete Patios, Pools & Driveway Builders

Houston Concrete Patios, Pools & Driveway Builders

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AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston

AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston

AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston

AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston

AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston

AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston

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(281) 513-9260 Be sure to click on the GALLERY button above for a SLIDESHOW Custom decorative concrete patios and decks including colored concrete and patterned concrete, textured concrete, faux concrete, decorative concrete all types masonry finishes; brick, stone, block, tile, slate, paverstones, herringbone, pavers, cobble stones, tumbleblock, flagstone, stucco, glass block and more! Concrete blocks have been a basic building material for hundreds of years. But those gray building blocks of yesteryear have now evolved into a wide variety of sizes, shapes, colors and textures. The result is a highly functional and beautiful building material that is gaining popularity with architects, engineers, contractors and others worldwide. Today's multi-colored, multi-textured concrete products give designers the artistic flexibility to create strikingly beautiful single and multi-family residences, office buildings, warehouses, municipal buildings, manufacturing facilities, correctional facilities, learning institutions, hospitals and much more. If there is a type of building out there today, you can build it with concrete masonry. Stamped concrete is concrete that is patterned to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile- and even wood. In this section you will see how stamped concrete can be used to beautify pool decks, driveways, entries and courtyards, and patios. Due to the wide array of patterns and colors available, and the cost of stamped concrete in relation to the materials stamped concrete is a substitute for, the choice of stamped concrete is becoming more popular and frequent. Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone or tile elements at the residence. Complex designs incorporating steps, courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. Stamped concrete can also be blended with other decorative concrete elements such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch staining. It wasn’t long ago when deciding on a driveway material was easy: asphalt or concrete. Today, the concrete choice has expanded to include a multitude of decorative concrete options. While plain gray concrete is still the most often installed, but We at Concreteforever.com believe that this ancient art compliments real estate property and enhances the beauty...click on the link below that says:" Houston Custom Masonry Pools, decks and Patios" to read more about this ancient art and painstaking step by step process: Don’t feel left out if you already have a driveway. The concrete industry has rapidly developed many decorative products that can be applied to existing plain gray driveways. Waterfront areas are treasured for their beauty, diversity of wildlife and plant species, and abundance of both commercial and recreational opportunities. The downside, of course, is the potential for erosion, flooding and storm damage, which often requires man-made protection to shield fragile environments and ensure personal safety and property protection. Articulated concrete block systems (ACBs) are emerging as a vital part of this protection-providing an economical, durable, environmentally sound soil stabilization system. ACBs are a flexible revetment system that provide effective erosion control and can also include plantings to maintain a natural appearance. Articulated concrete blocks are effective and economical for a wide range of erosion problems, and are easily installed above or below the water line, as either cabled or noncabled systems. City officials and residents sought to control high water flows and sediment deposits in Baton Rouge. The open channel drainage and storm water conveyance system sees everything from a trickle to high velocity deep flows. The highly erosive creek meanders through industrial and residential areas, threatening residential property and municipal playgrounds. Flows carry large amounts of sediment, which deposit in the creek bed and diminishes the channel's water capacity, causing flooding. Previous solutions included periodic sediment excavation, which was hampered by the lack of hard surface floor to support the skidsters and small end loaders used to excavate. In addition, portions of the bank were stabilized using poured-in-place concrete. Although this helped the excavation, residents were unhappy with the aesthetics, and long-term performance of the concrete was compromised by slab heaving and cracking from freeze-thaw exposure and water pressure from within the banks. A new approach was required to control erosion, provide natural beauty and resist freeze-thaw damage. Articulated concrete blocks met the challenge. For Baton Rouge, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) chose a noncabled ACB system with cores to support vegetation. According to Paul A. Kowalczyk, P.E., Assistant Chief of the Design Branch for the USACE, "Other systems considered were riprap (not very compatable with a residential area), concrete (not as aesthetically appealing), and grass lined channel (not durable enough). The riprap was not as attractive to the city because of the appearance, difficulty of maintaining it, and safety issues because of the project's location within residential areas." ACBs supply a hard stable surface to support excavation equipment, facilitating stream maintenance. ACB revetments are also resistant to freeze-thaw damage and allow release of water pressure within the stream banks. Unfortunately, potential liability must also enter into the decision-making process for most municipalities. Public accessibility of waterfront areas demands a stable and smooth revetment. For the children of Baton Rouge, who inevitably play and climb along the creek banks, the ACBs offer a surface that will not shift and whose smooth surface is less likely to catch or twist small ankles. Over 274,000 ft2 (25,455 m2) of the interlocking units were placed at installation rates up to 75 ft2 (7 m2) per man hour. Overall, choosing ACBs over other conventional systems saved the City of Baton Rouge thousands of dollars. Homeowners along the Creek appreciate the natural beauty and increased safety. The vegetation, which eventually covered the stream banks, visually softens the banks while also helping support the local habitat. According to Kowalczyk, "in general, our sponsor has been pleased with the aesthetics (green slopes), performance (high flows have not damaged the channel) and maintainability of the project." Shoreline Protection in the Florida Keys The Florida Keys are an environmentally sensitive area, renowned for natural beauty and pristine waters. Unfortunately, an abandoned landfill on Fleming Key, part of the Key West Naval Air Station, was subject to extensive shoreline erosion, exposing unsightly steel and concrete debris. In addition, the area was overgrown with non-native vegetation, which was choking out the native species. For remediation, the U. S. Navy required an effective shoreline repair and protection system with a minimum life of fifty years. The initial baseline for the project was a granite riprap revetment, estimated to cost approximately $2.1 million. After evaluating submitted bids, the Navy chose a cabled articulated concrete block system, installed on a newly constructed 3:1 slope along the entire 1800-foot (549-m) length of shoreline. ACBs were chosen for performance, economy and aesthetics. Seven-and-a-half-inch-thick (191-mm) ACBs with a 12- to 18-inch-thick (30- to 46-mm) bedding layer were able to provide long-lasting erosion protection under conditions that would have required a 4.5-foot (1.4-m) depth of riprap with a minimum boulder size of 3 feet (0.9 m). Although thickness requirements are project specific, depending on embankment slope and flow conditions, a 4-inch-thick (102 mm) ACB revetment can very often replace 18 to 36 inches (0.5 to 1 m) of riprap. Part of this thickness difference is the level of engineering involved in designing the two systems. ACBs are produced under controlled conditions that provide consistent and predictable strengths and allow precise placement and interlock. Riprap stability, on the other hand, varies with stone shape, size, weight and durability, which cannot be precisely controlled. The ACBs were placed as cabled mats, 8 feet wide and 41.3 feet long (2.4 by 12.6 m), which were assembled on-site using the concrete blocks, high strength polyester cables and aluminum sleeves. The cables facilitate placement, particularly on steep slopes or in underwater applications. The cabled mats were lifted by crane and set into place, quickly covering the slope. The performance specification also required that the structure's appearance harmonize with the surrounding environment. ACBs provide a uniform finish on the slope, which were subsequently planted with native species. To reintroduce native vegetation, over three hundred red mangrove trees were planted along the most sheltered area of the shoreline revetment. The open cells of the ACBs provide protection for the mangrove seedlings until they mature and allow mangrove propagation via their unique "prop root and riser" root system. In addition to the mangroves, sea purslane was planted on the upper four feet (1.2 m) of the slope, also in the ACB cores. This native grass-like plant will spread to cover the slope, providing a natural appearance and help prevent the re-introduction of non-native plants. The final cost of the ACBs, including all design, permitting, construction and replanting was $1.1 million, or approximately $11 per square foot ($119 per square meter)-almost half of the riprap protection concept. The Navy expects maintenance to be limited to removing non-native plant species, which may become re-introduced, and to addressing the flank end riprap treatment, which may migrate down slope. In short, ACBs provide a permanent, economical solution and perform as a natural looking shoreline embankment in this highly sensitive environment. In project after project, articulated concrete block revetment systems are providing a host of benefits to waterfront communities. Whether chosen primarily for environmental benefits, economy, pedestrian safety, aesthetics or long-term durability and maintainability, AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston provides this entire range of benefits. Their unmatched versatility and performance make AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors a favorable solution for shorelines, creeks, boat ramps, spillways, overflow or drainage channels, bridge abutments or levees. concreteforever.com Interlocking Patio Pavers - Custom Driveways - Walkways Looking for concrete, brick, stone pavers? Patios, driveways or patio deck designs Fastest Search on Earth! Google.com AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston Sunday, May 16, 2004 Houston Custom Concrete Contractors Welcome to concreteforever.com-Houston Texas 281-513-9260 CLICK HERE TO ENTER SITE! Interlocking Patio Pavers - Custom Driveways - Walkways Looking for concrete, brick, stone pavers? 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For Your Free estimate on your custom concrete driveway, patio or pool! Serving all of Southeast Texas! Call Today! (281) 513-9260 Be sure to click on the GALLERY button above for a SLIDESHOW Custom decorative concrete patios and decks including colored concrete and patterned concrete, textured concrete, faux concrete, decorative concrete all types masonry finishes; brick, stone, block, tile, slate, paverstones, herringbone, pavers, cobble stones, tumbleblock, flagstone, stucco, glass block and more! Stamped concrete is concrete that is patterned to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile- and even wood. In this section you will see how stamped concrete can be used to beautify pool decks, driveways, entries and courtyards, and patios. Due to the wide array of patterns and colors available, and the cost of stamped concrete in relation to the materials stamped concrete is a substitute for, the choice of stamped concrete is becoming more popular and frequent. Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone or tile elements at the residence. Complex designs incorporating steps, courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. Stamped concrete can also be blended with other decorative concrete elements such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch staining. It wasn’t long ago when deciding on a driveway material was easy: asphalt or concrete. Today, the concrete choice has expanded to include a multitude of decorative concrete options. While plain gray concrete is still the most often installed, but We at Concreteforever.com believe that this ancient art compliments real estate property and enhances the beauty...click on the link below that says:" Houston Custom Masonry Pools, decks and Patios" to read more about this ancient art and painstaking step by step process: Don’t feel left out if you already have a driveway. 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While plain gray concrete is still the most often installed, but We at Concreteforever.com believe that this ancient art compliments real estate property and enhances the beauty...click on the link below that says:" Houston Custom Masonry Pools, decks and Patios" to read more about this ancient art and painstaking step by step process: Don’t feel left out if you already have a driveway. The concrete industry has rapidly developed many decorative products that can be applied to existing plain gray driveways and transform them into stunning show piece entry ways for your home. 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Patios, driveways or patio deck designs Tuesday, January 01, 2002 AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston What is stamped concrete? Stamped concrete begins with regular concrete. A powdered dye (color) is spread onto the surface and /or an ahmixture mixed all the way through the wet concrete and trowelled in. Then a second color (also known as releasing agent) is cast on the surface. Before the concrete hardens a set of rubber molds (stamps) are used to imprint textures into its hydrating surface. The result will look like slate, cobblestone, brick, marble, or many other materials. Why is the base so important? Concrete is a mirror image of what it is poured over. Without an adequate base (usually 2-4 inches of compacted rock, sand, gravel or road base) flatwork can settle, separate and develop uneven surfaces. Will decorative concrete last as long and as well as regular concrete? Our product is 4-6" thick, (driveways are 6"-7" thick and patios are 4" or more) 4,000-4,500 psi concrete. We match or exceed the normal requirements for a strong finish that withstands years of normal use. Over the years we have experimented with different proportions of tri-calcium silicate and bi-calcium silicate in terms of performance variables, one important property is the compressive strength. Previously, our technicians at concreteforever.com developed a mathematical model relating cement particle-size distribution to strength development. Assuming that the depth of the hydrated layer is independent of particle diameter (which also is assumed tacitly in the NIST cement hydration model) and proportional to the square root of time, he was able to quantitatively predict the effects of particle-size distribution on strength evolution. More recently, David Hunt, Founder of concreteforever.com also showed that cement fineness is an important factor influencing compressive strength, with phase compositions becoming significant at later ages. In this study, we also have attempted to predict the compressive strength development of standard ASTM C 10914 mortar in relation the compressive strength required for residential use in Houston, Texas. Simply put, When our concrete arrives on site we modify the mixture depending on the humidity, tempture and soil conditions to minimize concrete cracking and potential displacement that may occur with an improperly mixed batch of concrete. (these factors are never taken into consideration at the concrete plant) Can stamped concrete (decorative concrete) be found in commercial settings? Absolutely, stamped concrete can be found throughout the world and at many distinguished hotels, casinos, resorts, etc. A famous example would be Disneyland and Disney World. Why is decorative concrete (stamped concrete) more expensive than traditional concrete? Recently, I have received inquiries into the cost of decorative cement work in comparison to traditional cement work. Let me describe the two concepts... Traditional cement (also called concrete) work is what you would find around older homes. Examples would be a plain smooth or brushed finish driveway, curb or sidewalk. Rarely were there any designs unless a creative contractor carved shapes into the concrete while it was still wet. The process for installing this type of concrete is a fairly simple one, perfected by many... Not so perfected by many as well... Under the best circumstances it involves little ground preparation, setting forms and the pour. Finishing would require some tamping, floating, troweling and usually brooming the surface. Although this can be tedious work it is normally a simple process when completed by an experienced concrete driveway contractor or concrete patio contractor. Decorative concrete (Concrete Stamping) work is a relatively new concept but really goes back many years. You may have seen a concrete sidewalk leading into a business or mall that looked like a rustic stone path with one or more colors. This design is becoming very popular because it is so complimentary of landscapes and homes. Many people are even having decorative concrete finishes installed in rooms of their homes. Kitchens are among the most common requests. Properly finished decorative concrete can look very elegant or rustic depending on what look is desired. While decorative concrete is the most desired these days it is also the most difficult finish to perfect and requires much more preparation, finishing, and skill. When the contractor actually gets to the point where the concrete driveway, patio or walkway can be stamped (process to apply the decorative appearance) time is crucial. There are very limited amounts of time for the various applications and any mistakes can leave a finish that the homeowner is not satisfied with. Stamping Concrete is an art and I only know one other stamped concrete artisan (besides my crew and myself) in a 200 mile radious from Houston that have perfected this ancient art. This person I refer to is my mentor..... After the concrete is poured and finished the job is not complete. Clean up for this type of finish is more difficult because of the various colors that are involved. After a day or so the contractor will have to return to the job site to pressure wash the excess color/release for the perfect finish and look, then resin-coat the concrete. Simply put decorative concrete is a much more labor-intensive process but most feel it is worth the cost because of the unique, prestigious and elegant look. How is decorative concrete colored? AAA Affordable Concrete Contractors of Houston uses two methods to color decorative concrete. Using the first method, color is spread onto the surface by hand using the “dry shake method,” then worked into the surface using hand tools. After the color is applied and worked into the fresh cement, a release/hardener is applied. The release/hardener serves a duel purpose. It adds a tremendous amount of strength and it highlights and acts as a second color, which gives the stamped pattern and overall color a defining and distinguished look. The second method used is when the color is mixed directly inside the concrete at the concrete plant and mixed inside the truck. The concrete is the colored throughout from the top to the bottom instead of just ¼” into the surface. The release/hardener is applied using this method as well. The second method tends to be slightly more expensive since the cost of the material will increase. Both are good methods and not one is better than the other. Which method is used depends on the conditions and what look the customer is trying to accomplish. "I can't afford to do my entire project all at once. Can I do half now and half later?" Decorative concrete is surprisingly affordable. Best of all, every project can be done in stages. It is not a problem to pick up a pattern from one area and connect up to another area of your project at a later time. When is it necessary to reinforce concrete? It is always an advantage in the long term to add re-bar (reinforcement bar). This guarantees that concrete will settle evenly and avoids uneven surfaces, and cracks that widen over time. 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