When asked if concrete contractors should add safety surfacing to their roster of services, George Coon’s answer was a question that was succinct and to the point: “Do they want to make money?”
Outdoor Spaces
Concrete is the ideal material to use to transform outdoor spaces into outdoor rooms surrounded by stunning hardscapes and equipped with all the comforts of home.
Use of Vertical Concrete is on the Rise
Looking for a way to expand your business’ offerings or add a little more creativity to your life? Either way, the vertical surfaces market may be for you.
Make the First Impression Matter with Powerful Decorative Concrete Curb Appeal
Looking to impress your next client? Using decorative concrete elements to enhance a house’s curb appeal is one way to do just that. See some powerful examples of how you can achieve this in this article.
Creativity with Concrete Pushes One Contractor Far Outside the Norm
Dan Sawatzky’s background doesn’t immediately lend itself to him becoming a premier concrete artisan, but his creativity with concrete has led him to work that is far outside of the norm. Sawatzky’s Imagination Corporation is a backyard business run by father and son.
Redwood Deck Drains Take Your Pool Deck To The Next Level
After spending thousands of dollars on a new swimming pool in your backyard, you want to make sure it looks distinctive, and Signature Series Redwood deck drain and expansion joint components are designed to do just that.
Alabama Concrete Artisan Discovers The Ashby System
Tamara Gilgenast combines passion and a veteran’s discipline and attention to detail to create works of art in concrete. Though she only started her business about four years ago after discovering The Ashby System, she already has an extensive portfolio.
The Ultimate Backyard Hacienda Resort Adds a Concrete Pool
Looking at it today, it’s hard to imagine that the focal point of the Weiner family’s backyard used to be a $300 aboveground swimming pool from Walmart. Now, the award-winning residential resort is more in line with the likes of Neiman Marcus with its outdoor kitchen, water slide, conversation area with fire pit, and concrete swimming pool and spa with a Baja shelf, two in-pool tables and a shaded pavilion.
Executing a Drainage Plan for Pool Decks
When taking the plunge into a pool construction or renovation project, don’t forget the stormwater drainage.
Ultimate Entertaining Backyard Has Cast-Concrete Features
“Graceful Curves.” That’s what Scott Cohen and his team at Green Scene Landscaping and Swimming Pools call a recent backyard masterpiece in Malibu, California. Cohen describes it as the ultimate entertaining backyard that has everything and then some — including a pool that makes you feel like you’re in a giant lake.
Artisan Jesse Escalera Creates Concrete Masterpieces
For a guy who started from the bottom up, Jesse Escalera has managed to make a name for himself over the years through his backyard masterpieces.
