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Pouring Concrete Patio: What Could Go Wrong with Doing It Yourself

April 14, 2021    R&M Concrete

Pouring Concrete Patio

So, you’re ready to make this summer the year of outdoor fun in your backyard, and you’ve got a new concrete patio on your mind. Before you pour the concrete yourself, keep in mind there are practical, aesthetic, and safety concerns that come with any DIY concrete project. The fact is, pouring concrete requires a…

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6 Easy Ways to Clean Your Concrete Patio for Spring

March 12, 2021    R&M Concrete

Clean Your Concrete Patio

The outdoor entertaining days of spring and summer are fast approaching, and you might be starting to sweat thinking about the challenge of cleaning that dirty concrete patio. Dirt, grime, and even barbecue grease can make outdoor areas less than ideal for hanging out. In fact, there are lots of ways your concrete surfaces could…

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Why Concrete Cracks—and What to Do about It

February 12, 2021    R&M Concrete

Why Concrete Cracks

Concrete is an extremely durable and strong material, popular because it has so many practical uses in homes and commercial buildings. However, when concrete experiences too much tension or movement, it can crack—making your concrete surfaces unsightly and weakening their performance. If you’re noticing fractures in your concrete, you’re likely wondering how serious the problem…

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Why Are Retaining Walls Essential for Drainage Problems?

January 12, 2021    R&M Concrete

Why Retaining Walls Solve Drainage Problems

Is your home or commercial property a flooded, wet mess after a heavy rain or melting snow and ice? Drainage problems aren’t just inconvenient; they’re potentially damaging to your property. Fortunately, there’s a solution for dealing with hills and slopes that cause soggy soil, washed away landscaping, pits in sidewalks and driveways, and even foundation…

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How to Treat Ice on Sidewalks and Driveways Without Damaging Concrete

December 14, 2020    R&M Concrete

How to Treat Ice On Concrete

Wondering about the best way to melt ice for your driveway and sidewalks this year? At some point each winter, Oklahomans can expect ice and snow buildup on our driveways and walkways. For safety reasons, those outdoor spaces should be quickly treated to make it easier to park and walk without slipping and falling. However,…

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Does Rebar Add Strength to Concrete?

November 11, 2020    R&M Concrete

Added Rebar For Concrete Strength

Does your concrete driveway or patio deck need reinforcement material to help it stand up to wear and tear? Will adding a material like rebar prevent cracks and other damage to your most frequently used concrete spaces? While you might think these are questions only asked by commercial property owners that get high traffic from…

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Concrete or Asphalt: Which Makes a Better Driveway?

October 15, 2020    R&M Concrete

Concrete driveways are superior

Driveway Contractors in Tulsa Prefer Concrete for Good Reason Have you ever noticed that the majority of residential driveways in the Tulsa area are made with concrete rather than asphalt? You’ve probably seen it, but perhaps you’ve never considered why that’s the case—at least, not until your own home’s driveway begins to show signs that…

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Why It Pays to Install a Commercial Concrete Parking Lot for Your Tulsa Business

September 15, 2020    R&M Concrete

Concrete Commercial Parking Lot

Concrete Ensures Great Parking for Businesses Is your commercial property suffering from a rough and unappealing parking lot? Are potholes, worn asphalt, and other parking lot surface issues causing problems for your Tulsa area business? This problem is an annoying one, but there is a simple and effective solution that’s also cost-effective—replace that old asphalt…

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How to Protect Your Concrete from Summer Heat

August 14, 2020    R&M Concrete

Protect Concrete from Summer Heat

Safe Concrete Pouring Is Doable in Warm Temperatures Summer can be an ideal time to perform home or commercial property upgrades, and for good reason. The warm temperatures and bright sunlight offer an atmosphere that is conducive to outdoor work. But when concrete is part of your home or property improvement project, there are a…

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9 Steps that Give You Topnotch Concrete Pouring

July 17, 2020    R&M Concrete

Topnotch Concrete Pouring

Concrete Pouring Services that Result in Beautiful, Smooth Surfaces Have you ever seen a concrete truck with its drum spinning, and wondered what it’s like to pour it successfully? If you’re considering having concrete laid for a home foundation, deck, driveway, parking lot, walkways or other uses, you may wonder what your contractor will do…

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