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The Effects of Deicing Chemicals on Concrete Driveways: What You Need to Know
With winter's icy grip comes the annual battle to keep driveways and walkways clear of snow and ice. While deicing chemicals provide a quick solution, they bring with them a less visible problem – the deterioration of the very surfaces they clear. This silent...
Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather: Can You?
Pouring concrete in the Midwest during winter is like trying to ice skate uphill — a slippery slope of challenges. With Minnesota winters that can freeze lakes solid, trying to cure concrete is like expecting a snowman to sunbathe! You’re racing against the cold in a...
How to Winterize Your Concrete Driveway (and Why You Should)
As winter approaches, homeowners must turn their attention to the upkeep of their homes, particularly the concrete driveways—a critical yet often overlooked asset. In the heart of Minnesota, where the state bird is a block of ice and winter is not just a season but a...
How Much Does a Concrete Driveway Increase Your Home’s Value?
When it comes to boosting your home's curb appeal and market value, a concrete driveway can be a game-changer. With its aesthetic appeal, durability, and functionality, a well-designed and properly installed concrete driveway has the potential to significantly enhance...
Which is Better…Rebar or Fiber Mesh Concrete?
When it comes to constructing a strong and durable residential concrete driveway, choosing the right reinforcement method is crucial. Rebar and fiber mesh are two common options that provide enhanced strength and longevity in their own ways. In this blog, we will...
Pouring Concrete in Hot Weather: A Guide
It may seem like common sense to assume that pouring concrete in hot weather is ideal. However, there is such thing as too hot and too humid when it comes to concrete, so there are outside variables to consider and best practices to follow for a quality result. ...
Frost Heaving: Your Concrete Driveway Will Rise in Winter
Those midwest winters can be fierce to your concrete driveway, causing damage, erosion, slippery conditions, and more. Your concrete driveway can even rise during the winter months. Despite how scary this may seem, it is the normal ebb and flow of concrete responding...
Prepping for Winter: Concrete Driveway Winter Care and Maintenance
Winter is coming! If you live in the midwest, like the Cornerstone Conrete family, you will expect those harsh Minnesota and Wisconsin winters to come armed with lots of snow and ice. Adverse weather conditions can greatly damage the integrity of your concrete...
Which is Better for a Driveway, Concrete or Asphalt?
Whether you are looking to add value to your residential home, replace your current driveway, or install a new one, you will have 2 popular materials to choose from: concrete or asphalt; but which is better? Both materials have their strengths and weaknesses depending...
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