By using this method, a Tabby Shell Stucco finished look will be achieved without the use of actual Tabby building material. Tabby building material has a multitude of issues and does not withstand the elements well. It crumbles easily and has terrible moisture issues. By simply applying the shell to the exterior of a properly stuccoed surface, the historic beauty may be appreciated without the historic issues.
French drains continue to be used as a natural way to disperse and/or re-route water run-off. A common use for French drains is to re-direct water away from a structures foundation where excess moisture threatens to damage it. Ideally a French drain would re-direct water to a leach field in an out-of-the-way area with sandy soil, through which the water could percolate.
For those that like to do the work themselves, we have developed this Do-It-Yourself guide to concrete. This section contains a list of concrete definitions, and tips straight from the Pro’s that have been Finishing Concrete for years.
There are two guarantees when it comes to a concrete driveway or slab. It will get hard and it will crack. Concrete shrinks as it dries out and when it cools during temperature changes. When control joints are not provided or cut into the slab, uncontrolled shrinkage cracks occur at fairly predictable intervals. Because these cracks are predictable, they can be controlled with pre-planned joints.
This DIY Concrete Guide will show you how to order concrete and calculate your concrete order. The simple way is to call Carroll’s Building Materials and give us your measurements Length, (Width and desired Depth of the Slab).
Concrete must be discharged in a timely manner upon arriving to the job site. If you are using wheelbarrows to move the concrete from the truck to the forms, make sure you have enough help to finish the project in a timely manner. Concrete delivery should be closely coordinated with placing and finishing operations.
How to Buy Concrete — Ordering Concrete from Carroll’s Building Materials is a simple process, and can be done over the phone, or online. The following is a step-by-step guide to help make your next concrete order quick and easy.