Paint Removal from Concrete: How to Get Started

If you’re stuck with the difficult task of removing paint from concrete, it may seem like there’s nothing that will work but a jackhammer. Not to worry, there are at least three reliable, simple ways to get that paint off your concrete. It all depends on the size and difficulty of the stain, but all you’ll need is some easily …

A Road Worth Traveling…Has No Potholes

Robert Frost had it right. The road less traveled does make quite a bit of difference especially when you’re driving on it. That smoothly paved road most likely doesn’t have cracks or potholes and you can probably still see the divider line. You’ve also probably been on those roads, sidewalks or parking lots that look like obstacle courses. Not only …

Paving Over Those Cracks May Fix Your Mom’s Back

Myth-buster: Stepping on a line will not break your mother’s spine, and stepping on a crack will not break your father’s back. A newly-paved area is, however, more visually appealing (and physically safer) than having cracks and pot holes all over your property. Not only will you enjoy pulling into your lot without the risk of whiplash, but a well-paved lot …

Hit The Road: The Las Vegas Strip

Take a cruise down Las Vegas Boulevard and bask in all the spectacular casinos and attractions that can be found in the one and only “Sin City”.  It’s a guarantee that you will see many casinos throughout Las Vegas, but nothing is like traveling south on the Boulevard where most of the casinos reside. Take the drive at night and …

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Concrete Humor: One for the Road

Typically, concrete is not something that is usually joked about. But when a bunch of concrete workers are standing around, jokes will probably come about. One thing that we don’t joke around with is our commitment to quality service as your Las Vegas paving provider. We are here for all your paving needs, give us a call at 702.361.2914 for …

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Reducing Concrete’s Carbon Footprint

With everything “going green” these days, researchers have shown an interest recently in trying to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint. About Concrete Concrete is the most widespread man made material. Every year, over 1 cubic yard of concrete is made for every person on the planet. The US alone annually uses approximately 300 million cubic yards of concrete. How Concrete is …

Introducing the Concrete Tent

There has been a revolutionary new use developed for concrete. People around the world may soon find it easy to put up a concrete structure in a matter of hours. A new material called concrete canvas has been developed in England. It is a flexible material that has all the elements of concrete, but hardens only after water is added. …

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Can Animals Live in the Concrete Jungle?

Do you think the concrete in Las Vegas has created an urban jungle? Check out these other places around the world where animals survive in urban areas. Try Japan, where smart crows have learned to drop nuts they’ve found onto busy crosswalks and then retrieve them during lulls in traffic after the cars have done the cracking work for them. …

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Interesting Facts About Concrete

Concrete – we all take it for granted, yet it exists in every highway and city. It’s literally all around us. But how much do you really know about concrete? Let’s see. It’s hard. It’s heavy. It’s… well it’s usually grey. Sometimes it comes in blocks. Heavy, hard blocks that are grey. Beyond that, things probably get fuzzy. Here are …

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What’s The Difference Between Asphalt and Concrete?

There’s a long standing debate in communities across America as to which material is the best to use on their roadways and driveways: asphalt or concrete? It’s hard to give a definite answer since there are so many varying factors involved (temperature, humidity, traffic, etc.), but here’s a cheat sheet of the pros and cons of each. Photo by: dkwonsh Asphalt …