Is an asphalt or concrete driveway better?

• <div><p>Asphalt can get sticky in high temperatures and intense sunlight and is better for cooler or moderate climates, while concrete is more likely to crack in colder climates where water can seep into the slab and freeze. Asphalt requires more maintenance in terms of sealing, it has a slightly shorter lifespan, on average, and it’s a bit more expensive to install. Concrete will last longer with less maintenance, and it offers you more options for customization, including staining and stamped patterns. As such, a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-concrete-driveway-increase-home-value.htm">concrete driveway adds to home value</a> more than an asphalt driveway in many cases. </p></div>

Does grass grow through concrete?

• <div><p>While most of the grass below newly poured concrete will die, some will grow through the cracks and around its edges with ease. Some grasses and weeds can even widen hairline cracks in your foundation, particularly the inevitable <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-cracks-in-concrete.htm">concrete cracks</a> that form during the curing process. This is just one of the reasons it's best to remove grass before laying concrete.</p></div>

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Q: What goes under a floating deck?

• <div><p>What goes under your floating deck depends on your preferences. Some homeowners put landscaping fabric underneath their decks to prevent weeds from popping up through the boards. Others choose to build a floating deck over grass or gravel. However, it&rsquo;s best not to set your deck directly on the ground. Instead, set your deck on blocks to keep it elevated enough to prevent moisture from rotting the wood. </p></div>

Q: What is the main cause of shrinkage in concrete?

• <div><p>Shrinkage in concrete stems from the evaporation of water from the mixture as it cures. Contractors mix concrete with the proper amount of water to account for a set level of shrinkage. When the process happens unevenly between the top and lower layers of concrete, shrinkage cracks are bound to form.</p></div>

Q: Does concrete last longer than other materials?

• <div><p>Yes, concrete lasts much longer than other common building materials. For example, asphalt lasts between 15 and 30 years on average, a small fraction of concrete's 50- to 100-year life span. Stone pavers on driveways and patios will last between 20 and 25 years without major repair. In other words, concrete is your best bet for long-term investment and minimal upkeep.</p></div>

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SAL Painting LLC's employees were professional, took pride in their work and very reliable. My Lakeforest Community (Bridgeport) home's cedar wood exterior was power washed, sanded, primer added and painted all white with 2 coats of Sherwin Williams paint. Shutters were painted emerald green,...
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Reviewed in December 2020
Tonin was able to quickly provide an estimate for repairs to my cinder block and slab back porch, which included: 1. repair of cinder block wall which the previous owner said was damaged when an excavator backed into the porch 2. break-up/removal of old concrete stairs and replacement with new...
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Reviewed in August 2018
Joes team is friendly and diligent. We did a basement cleaning project. They did a good job flushing the walls and concrete floors, and vacuuming the water from the floors.
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Reviewed in February 2017
It was great! Tthey cleaned bathroom, kitchen, living room, vacuumed the whole house - even got the cat hair off the throw over the couch! I asked them to do the items in my curio cabinet and some decorative items on shelves in the kitchen - all were washed and left on the kitchen table as I...
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Chip is very knowledgable and Chip and his crew removed, cleaned the concrete, and installed a primed and painted new Bilco door easily and professionally. Chip had painted the new door at his factory, so it was painted all around. I got Monocrete's name from Bilco's website. My old Bilco...
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My daughter had a clock that she kept on her dinning room wall and it was a decorative but working clock. It wasn't working and Morton's Jewelers had an advertisement and she brought it in to him. I think he hired another vendor to do the work, but that's where we went and he did a nice job....
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We selected tile with inserts and a decorative bottom. It took me weeks to pick it out and Joy was just lovely. At first I thought I had my tile picked out. But them when I got it I hated it. Just took it back. And we started again. No pressure, just help in finding what I wanted. I was there...
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They began the job in July of 2006. The foundation was complete in August of 2006. The sub floor and walls were complete by the end of August. The roof was not complete until mid September, which in the meantime, the sub flooring was getting wet. Some of the windows and doors were put in...
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