Blog – North Dallas Concrete

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Jens — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:54:15 +0000

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Color difference before and after sealing

Jens — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:51:46 +0000

Here is a typical example of what a solvent based sealer does when applied over color hardener/ powder release…..

Storm Shelters

Jens — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:37:47 +0000

North Dallas Concrete is now building 10’*10’*8′ tall concrete storm shelters completely under ground.
We excavate a 16’*20’*11′ deep hole in your back yard.
After pouring 10″ footings we set up wooden forms for all the walls and stairs. All walls are 8″ thick and 1/2 rebar 12″ on center is used.
We install a drainage system with a pump and use a water tight membrane to keep the room dry. The ceiling and floor is poured at the end and #4 steel for the ceiling is used 6″ on center.
We have 4″ ventilation pipes, an opening for a A/C and heating unit, and a sleeve designated for electrical power.

Options available: buildblock …styrofoam construction, interior finish out, generator back up system and an upgraded design to withstand explosions on top of load ratings.
Prices start at $18,995.00.

Concrete Countertops

Jens — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 21:38:42 +0000

Concrete counter tops are the new trend. They look great indoors as they do outdoors as part of an outdoor kitchen or living environment. We usually pour counter tops 2-3″ thick depending on individual choice or specifications.
It makes sense to use plenty of steel in the right places to give your counter strength.
TX-Dot mesh is a good choice combined with #3 steel on corners and cut outs.
We also add fiber and water reducers, so that the counter will end up strong and dense.

Pool deck cleaning and sealing

Jens — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 17:47:31 +0000

We specialize not only in installing stamp concrete, but also maintaining it.

It is spring again and time to clean and seal the concrete around the pool.

We use the higest quality sealers and leave you with a pool deck that looks like brand new.

Concrete wall with wooden door

Jens — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:14:23 +0000

We just finished a court yard in uptown dallas. Our customer had a wooden wall with a fence gate to enter from the street and provide some privacy.
We removed that wooden wall and door and poured a small footer for a CMU block wall.
The wall was build and filled with concrete and then covered with a vertical concrete mix. After completion we installed a custom oak wood door in European Style. The door was custom build in our shop and then installed into the opening of the wall.
We also installed a nice stainless steel handle and automatic door lock for our customer.

Another custom job well done……

Concrete power washing and cleaning.

Jens — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:09:29 +0000

We now offer power washing and cleaning of concrete surfaces. We use a 3500 psi washer and have different attachments to clean which ever surface our customers need cleaned.
After cleaning is finished we also offer concrete sealing.

Cedar Patio Covers

Jens — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:57:00 +0000

We are currently working on another patio cover made out of cedar.
The way we design and build our patio covers or shade covers is that we measure the size at the customers house and bring those back to the shop.
We purchase all lumber needed at a local supply store in McKinney, TX. We generally use 6×6 cedar posts, 2×8 cedar stringers and 2×6 cedar rafters with 2×2 cedar slats.
We always cut decorative ends onto our boards and after inspection stain them prior to installation.
The stringers are mounted onto the posts with 1/2″ all thread galvanized bolts and the nuts on either ends are sunk into the lumber so they don’t stick out.
Depending on our customers individual needs we either install the posts into the ground set into 5500 psi concrete or mount them onto the concrete with Simpson metal shoes.
All posts will have a decorative brace installed that has a decorative cut.
If needed we also install a 12″ brace to be used to mount an exterior ceiling fan onto.
We normally are able to come to your house and install the patio cover or shade structure in 1 day after having prepared it off site at our shop.
We use TWP stains from Plano, TX and have 5 colors to choose from.

Refinishing decorative concrete and stained concrete floors

Jens — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:50:33 +0000

We clean and wax old acid stained floors and refinish stamped and other decorative concrete surfaces.

Designer floors

Jens — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 03:49:04 +0000

We install self leveling products inside and out and can stain them, color them, polish them, expose aggregate, glass etc……