Planning
How long before you can drive on new concrete?
When you can walk and drive on new concrete, what happens on pour day, and how Colorado Springs cold, sun and wind change the schedule.
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Cracking, freeze-thaw, finishes, cure times and what goes into doing concrete right in Colorado Springs.
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Planning
What goes into a driveway estimate in Colorado Springs.
What really decides a concrete driveway estimate in Colorado Springs, why two quotes differ, and the questions to ask any contractor.
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Durability
Why concrete cracks in Colorado Springs and how to stop it.
Which concrete cracks are normal in Colorado Springs, which mean trouble, and how the base, mix, joints and curing prevent the rest.
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Maintenance
Seal concrete before winter and choose ice melt wisely.
When to seal concrete before winter, penetrating vs film-forming sealers, and which ice melts research says to avoid.
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Finishes
Stamped vs stained concrete in Colorado Springs.
Texture or color? How stamped and stained concrete handle Colorado Springs sun, snow and freeze-thaw, plus sealing, traction and repairs.
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Finishes
Stamped concrete vs pavers for a Colorado Springs patio.
An honest look at stamped concrete and pavers on Colorado Springs clay: frost, cracking vs shifting, weeds, repairs, sealing and ice melt.
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Local
Why newer driveways crack and when to replace one.
Why driveways crack in newer Falcon and Banning Lewis Ranch subdivisions, how to read the damage, and what replacement involves.
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Local
Sidewalks in Colorado Springs: width, slope and permits.
Who repairs the sidewalk in front of your house, when you need a permit, and how wide and sloped a new walkway should be in Colorado Springs.
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