In addition to buildings and pavements, concrete is the building material of choice for many other every day and unique areas and items in our world.
From bridges and dams, trails, playgrounds, swimming pools, and skate parks to interesting patio and water features, and even small items such as vases and planters, concrete affords us a strong, safe, resilient, and long-term sustainable product to build and create with.
CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS
You can get a unique look for your kitchen or bathroom countertops by having them made from concrete. This material can also be used to create a durable and attractive finish for your indoor or outdoor kitchen especially in a restaurant or outside patio setting.
CONCRETE FIREPLACES & FIRE PITS
make for a strong and interesting design element inside and can be painted to match surrounding walls. Concrete makes a great fire pit, either as a part of a patio design or as a standalone item as part of a backyard living space. Once installed, you extend your outdoor entertaining season into the late fall, and you can start it earlier in the spring due to the light and warmth that it will bring.
CONCRETE OUTDOOR WATER FEATURES
Concrete outdoors water features such as decorative ponds, bird baths, and small fountains make excellent enhancements to a patio or back yard as people expanding their living areas outdoors. This makes for a calming and healthy area to relax after a long day at work and school.
CONCRETE DECKS, POOLS, and PORCHES
Concrete is the number one material choice to make pool decks. It can be made with a slightly gritty texture to make the surface of the deck less slippery when wet and can be colored in lighter hues to keep cool in the summer. Additionally, since concrete is easy to keep clean, it can simply be rinsed off to get rid of dirt as needed.
Existing porches that have seen better days, can be upgraded with a layer of polymer-modified cement. You can have this work performed without damaging your home’s existing facade, and it will give your entrance a neat, streamlined appearance.
CONCRETE BASINS & BAR TOPS
A unique item for home or restaurants, and in most instances, it will be molded right into the countertop as a single unit. These heavy and extremely durable items will last for many years when cared for properly.
CONCRETE PATIOS
Concrete patios an be installed using polished stones or slabs (concrete pavers) in your backyard. The look can be customized to suit any size or pattern you wish to make, including round, oblong or kidney-shape. You can also choose a square or rectangle with sharp or rounded edges or create a custom shape to accommodate a fire pit, flower bed or pool.
CONCRETE SKATEPARKS
Bowls made of concrete are a smooth and cool way to skateboard and ride BMX bikes all year round.
CONCRETE PLANTERS
make a permanent addition anywhere you would like to plant flowers, small shrubs, or ornamental grasses. They won’t rot over time like wooden planters, and they can be formed with decorative borders or other embellishments to complement your home and yard’s unique style.
CONCRETE RETAINING WALLS, OUTDOOR PRIVACY SCREENS, & FENCING
Privacy walls can be made of different designs as nice option to control viewed areas of your property with less upkeep than a wood fence and more privacy than wood and metal.
CONCRETE TABLETOPS
Tabletops will last for years and can make a unique addition to any kitchen, inside or out, as well as living room coffee tables that will stand up well for years.
CONCRETE FLOATING DOCKS
Docks made of precast concrete are a better option than wood since it will not succumb to the effects of exposure to weather or water over time.
CONCRETE DAMS and CANALS
It takes a material with extreme strength and durability to stop the flow of a large body of water. Some concrete dams use the weight of the concrete as the basis of their strength, while others, such as arch dams, rely on their ability to squeeze between the two banks to hold up against the weight of the water. Concrete can accommodate steel reinforcements and gates, tunnel liners, rubber water stops, electrical controls and wiring, and power generators.
CONCRETE TRAILS
Concrete Trails provide a smoother and cooler option for bikers and walkers alike and last for years with minimal patching or upkeep.
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Concrete can be used to make small items used around the house such as bowls, art, iPad stands, flowerpots, candlesticks, napkin holders, and even bowties! This building material is available in more than just the standard stone color, which means you can find it can be colored to match your décor.