Retaining wall designs, retaining wall blocks, location and installation—there’s a lot to consider when thinking about installing retaining walls in Toronto. For those currently considering this functional design, here’s an easy guide on what you’ll have to take into consideration before installing a retaining wall.

Have you ever thought about installing retaining walls in Toronto or adding retaining ...

Interlocking stone is a paving method that produces a unique look and texture similar to a finished jigsaw puzzle. It is also a much more involved installation process. Unlike tile, which is placed and mortared, interlocking stones need to be individually arranged, with the sand that serves as a bonding component needing to be carefully poured out in between each piece to ensure a smooth ...

When looking for a paving and concrete company, regardless of whether you need commercial paving services or driveway paving, you want to make sure you’re making the right choice. While anyone can grab some cement and pour it out, only a certified and experienced paving and concrete contractor can do the job with professional care, the best materials, and an affordable rate to match. At ...

Stamped concrete can be a great way to dress up your driveway, patio, or walkway and it requires less upkeep because there are no ridges where weed growth can transpire. A stamped concrete contractor can add colour mixes, textures, and patterns to the concrete after it has been poured, and before it dries; this will enable the concrete to mimic tile, wood, slate stone, or ...

A driveway is not just about utility; it is one of the largest surfaces on your front yard. For some houses, it’s the only surface, contributing to the overall impression your home can have on visitors. Stamped concrete driveways offer a variety of elegant design choices that can be used to enhance and strengthen the appeal of any home. Concrete One Ltd. has been ...

A core part of any concrete project is finding affordable, quality services; but finding a concrete contractor that is dependable and honest can seem like a daunting task. Anyone can put up an ad or a flyer, and even licensed contractors can have poor work ethic. We at Concrete One Ltd. have been providing concrete foundation work and overall construction services to the GTA and ...

In the words of Charles A. Birnbaum, the founder of the non-profit The Cultural Landscape Foundation, “Good driveway design is all about the arrival experience. Whether the driveway is long or short, as you arrive at a destination, the driveway says something special about the place.”

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Concrete Installation By Season

Temperature has a vital role in the solidness and durability of concrete, and there is a time of year that is more beneficial for installing concrete driveways. Although it’s completely possible, it’s best to avoid blazing hot temperatures or freezing cold weather during the application of concrete.

Fall is the most stable time of year for installing your new concrete driveway. ...

Tired of shoveling snow when there is a layer of impenetrable ice covering the concrete below? Well, there is a simple solution. Melt the ice and from the ground up – before it even has the chance to freeze – with winter heated driveways.

You may have heard of winter heated driveways before, or even seen one in action, but if you haven’t then ...

The first thing people notice when they see a stamped concrete driveway or walkway is that it is very sleek and complementing to the home’s exterior.  It gives your home a “complete” overall look like wearing your best outfit with newly polished shoes.  The next thing that comes to mind is every homeowner’s question whenever they make important decisions about home improvement jobs, is it ...