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Concrete landscapes have become quite popular recently. And why wouldn't they? Not only do they make your landscaping look great, but it also makes home owning much more enjoyable because it saves time on lawn maintenance. Concrete landscaping has various advantages over other materials in terms of looks, designs, strength as well as price. Check out these 3 benefits of having concrete in your landscape design. 1. Durable Hardscaping Concrete is an extremely durable product that is perfect for high foot traffic areas such as your backyard patio. It can hold up against a variety of weather conditions from thunderstorms to hail. You will also not have to worry about constant maintenance with concrete in your land and hardscaping design. The concrete is a hard material and can’t be damaged easily. It serves as an excellent barrier. The curb prevents grass and weeds from growing in between your walkway joints, so it is very easy to clean by occasional hosing it down. So your ...

Often times, we don’t notice sidewalks. They’re just the patch of concrete that gets us from one place to another. A properly installed concrete sidewalk, though, can do so much more - it can also add value to your property! Benz & Associates has the experience of working on many municipal and public projects, so we know how to create the best sidewalks to enhance the look and value of your property. Durable and Safe Sidewalks must be durable, because they are used so constantly. In St. Louis, concrete sidewalks are the fastest and safest path to walk in most residential neighborhoods. That safety and utility are challenged, though, if the sidewalks are not maintained, or were not installed properly. Allow Benz & Associates to repair your existing, damaged St. Louis sidewalks. Or, if your neighborhood needs a proper walkway, we can help with a new installation as well! More Than Just Practical Most sidewalks have heavy foot traffic, so they require a very practical...

A well-designed, professionally-installed concrete patio from Benz & Associates is a lasting way to add a touch of elegance and beauty to your home and landscape. As one of the most experienced concrete patio contractors in St. Louis , we offer a variety of attractive options for your concrete patio. We also know how to build the patio so that it withstands weathering and aging, making sure you can enjoy it for many years to come. The perfect transition between interior and exterior living spaces. Because of its durability and variable color palette, stamped and stained concrete is a popular choice for many homeowner's patios. Regardless of what your landscaping design is, a stamped and stained concrete patio can be designed to fit right in. Concrete or cement patios can create the perfect transition between interior and exterior living spaces. When designing a patio or porch, homeowners can match the overall look of their house and garden by using stamped or stained conc...

Your driveway creates one of the first impressions for your home or place of business. As the focal point for passersby and visitors, an attractive driveway with curb appeal adds value to your investment. By far the two most popular driveway materials in the U.S. are concrete and asphalt. When deciding to install a new driveway, homeowners often wonder what the differences are. Many times, the choice comes down to three main concerns: climate, maintenance, and cost. Climate Affects In the hot summers, St. Louis driveways made of asphalt will be much hotter to the touch than concrete, due to the dark color of the material. Asphalt can also become soft in the high heat of summer and can become tacky and even deform in some cases. Concrete does have the tendency to crack and suffer from frost heaving in cold and freezing winters. And salt used for ice melting can create pits in concrete leaving blotches across the driveway. Both options react to climates in their own way, but wi...

Having the luxury of a basement within your home is quite nice when it comes to having extra space for the family to enjoy and expand. A wet basement not only prevents you from enjoying additional space in your house, but can also turn your basement into a giant petri dish perfect for growing unhealthy molds and fungi. If your basement is wet and musty, then it may be time to consider waterproofing your basement. Now, you could attempt to do this task on your own, but since fewer than 20% of DIY basement waterproofing projects are completed successfully, it's probably best to have a professional contractor to do the job right the first time. What a Contractor Knows That You Don't When performing any basement waterproofing, it's important that you first identify exactly where the water in your basement is coming from and what's causing the seepage. Failure to diagnose your problem correctly means you could put in all the work of waterproofing for nothing. A profes...

Home ownership is one of the top American dreams that every family strives to accomplish, whether it's buying or building. Regardless as to which route you take to achieving this goal, one thing you should make certain of is that your dream home is sitting on a structurally sound foundation. It may seem like a simple part of the overall construction process, but getting the foundation right on any building project is incredibly important. Importance of a Foundation The foundation of a home or building is essential to the value and safety of the structure. At a minimum, a foundation must do three things well: 1) Support the structure above, 2) Keep out groundwater, and 3) Act as a barrier to water and soil vapor. That being said, Benz & Associates wants to to share with you three common foundations used in residential and commercial building projects in the Greater St. Louis Area, as well as some issues that could arise if the foundation is not structurally sound. Let...

We understand that these days people want the most for their money and will try to cut corners wherever they can by attempting to do construction projects on their own. While it can be enjoyable and fulfilling to be able to say you did a concrete repair and installation on your own, it would be best to let a pro handle it. Whether it is a construction, remodeling, or repair project, it requires tremendous measurements and calculations. Something that only trained people can do effectively. Here are 5 solid reasons why hiring a licensed concrete contractor is the best thing to do: 1. Cost-effective While you think by doing a concrete job on your own you'll be saving money, that can actually be quite costly in the long run. While you may save on labor costs by doing it yourself, you could be spending more on materials than a professional contractor would, since most contractors are able to get bulk materials for much less than you can pick them up for at your local home impr...