VILZ Concreting and Excavation

DIY home renovations may seem to be overwhelming and an inexpensive undertake but fetch high risk of structural damages and injuries. Especially when it comes to concrete driveway resurfacing, most homeowners take the plunge alone, not knowing the struggle they may end up with.  Pouring a concrete slab requires skills and years of expertise whether it’s on driveway, patio or deck. Although it may appear to be a straightforward task, there are many things you need to take into account to prevent structural damages. If you are up for resurfacing your driveway with concrete, here are 4 concrete pouring mistakes you should avoid at all costs. Improper Surface Preparation Before taking the plunge of resurfacing your concrete driveway, it’s important to ensure the surface area of the ground is properly prepared in order to keep soil contamination at bay. For that, you require a smooth layer of dust or processed stand to absorb moisture. However, most homeowners do not p...

Concrete Drives last long, but surely not for eternity! They do suffer wear and tear, though that takes ages. Still, the extent of their wear and tear will depend upon the extent of their use, how well they were laid and how perfectly they are maintained. Now when at all they suffer wear and tear, they show certain specific signs, which will unmistakably tell you that it is time for resurfacing your concrete driveway. Here some of these signs are, for your perusal. Appearance of cracks This is the first and foremost sign that your concrete driveway needs resurfacing. This is a pretty common issue that the concrete driveways suffer from, over time. At times, these cracks will be hairline, and then they will start widening up and spreading all along the driveway, with the two edges of cracks getting uneven, and with the pressure of the wheels of the vehicle, they gradually widen further with traces of concrete chipping off. Besides, fuel, oils, grimes and other harmful agen...

Asphalt driveways are becoming a thing of the past in case of high-end properties, as concrete takes over. The possibilities of concrete blocks are endless - you can even mix them with colour to make your driveway look aesthetically pleasing. However, when it comes to a driveway, safety and longevity are of greater interest than aesthetics. The question that should be bugging you by now is this: should you invest your precious bucks in a concrete or asphalt driveway? There are advantages as well as disadvantages of both of the substances, but if you want to invest in a driveway that will last longer and give you adequate service, you should go for concrete. Concrete and asphalt both shine as driveway materials, albeit in different conditions and circumstances. If we consider the functional aspect, however, concrete results better in these conditions: If you want a sturdy driveway during the Summer In the scorching heat of the summer, asphalt as a material is p...

For proper building constructions; you always require a strong foundation. And a major part of it consists of proper excavation prior to starting the construction work. However, excavation and earth-digging projects involve a lot of risks, and if the construction isn’t done properly and as per the construction standards, then it can lead to issues in the future. Keeping true to that:- here are some common mistakes which you should look to avoid during your excavation project. Employing Inappropriate Tools & Equipment:- The first and foremost mistake seen in an excavation project is using the wrong set of equipment or tools. In order to understand the needs of the excavation project, site owners will need:- Comprehend the project requirements.  The necessary time frame needed to complete the work properly. The no. of materials needed And, most importantly, what types of equipment will work best for their project requirements. Instead, of pondering over all these...

The first step towards building any structure is digging the foundation and a strong foundation plays a vital role in holding the weight of a building or a structure. If your foundation is not strong enough, your new building will show signs of cracks, water leakage or other potential damages within a few years. Digging the foundation is not as simple as you may think. The foundation varies according to the nature of the building, basement, driveways etc. and some foundations need to be a bit thicker than usual so that it can prevent moisture build-up and maintain the perfect weight balance on a heavy structure. What is the Importance of a Foundation? You might think that the sole purpose of foundation is just to hold the weight of the overall building or structure but unless it’s of quality built, it will be of no value. Without a robust base, a commercial building or home will show signs of early damage or might even collapse at the worst case. Foundation sucks moisture an...

During the winter, work becomes difficult due to loads of ice and snow. Hence, this means you need to take some important decision to make things smoother. Choosing a better driveway can make things even smoother during the winters. Now, if you are planning to opt for a driveway, but confused to choose among concrete and asphalt driveway, then you will get your answers in the following lines. Why Do Concrete Driveways Works Better Than Asphalt? The fact is that the concrete driveways and the asphalt driveways perform well in different situations. Concrete driveways give more satisfying performance than the asphalt ones. In addition, concrete driveways offer numerous customisation options. Considering the functional aspects, a concrete driveway is considered to be the right choice for business as well as household purpose in the following ways: Takes Time To Winterise The concrete driveways are extremely tough, and they do not melt like asphalt. They stay strong durin...