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Stamped Concrete Morris County, NJ
This was a concrete pool with plain concrete surrounding it and a plain concrete patio near the house. The patio was in decent shape with only a few minor cracks, but really needed a decorative facelift. The pool decks was in very poor condition. There was severe settling, ice damage to the coping and extensive cracking. We were able to repour the the existing coping to complete repairs, then resurface the entire pool deck. We also built a decorative shear decent water feature in the place of an old diving board.
Porch, Patio, and Sidewalk in Bergen County
We resurfaced an existing porch area that originally had wet laid bluestone. The bluestone was set level which lead to water damage near the house. The homeowner removed the bluestone and did the necessary repairs on the house prior to us arriving to this job. We were able to correct their drainage problems and give them a look similar to the bluestone. We also did a newly constructed patio and sidewalk in the same pattern and color as the porch. The overall thickness of these are approximately 5″ and are reinforced with 1/2″ rebar and structural synthetic fibers.
Wayne, NJ Pool Deck Resurface
This was a pool deck resurface that had a couple of very interesting challenges. This was a very old pool with fiberglass walls and a concrete bottom. The existing coping was a piece of rubber in a metal track which had begun to get loose. The first challenge was to create a cast in place coping that would hide that metal track once the rubber was removed. Once the coping was completed, we could then correct a couple of drainage issues on the pool deck. We also honored the existing expansion joints in the slab in a decorative way by creating a brick row lock. Another challenge to this job was how to deal with the area of the pool deck next to the wooden deck. There was existing curbing there that was several different heights. We decided to turn this area into a decorative accent by creating a seat wall faced with cultured stone. We poured a heavily reinforced wall in front of the existing curbs up to the bottom of the deck. We then capped the wall with our cast in place concrete tile in a color that would match the coping. Once that was complete we faced the wall with the cultured stone. All work was done in a weeks time and since there was no demolition involved, there was no disturbance to the existing landscape.
Lake Mohawk, Sparta NJ, Concrete Tile
Custom cast in place concrete tile is an alternative to many of the hardscaping options that are on the market today. If your in the market for something decorative, typically your options are: real stone- while very attractive, its also very expensive. Concrete Pavers- very natural, but unless done correctly, has many short comings, even when done correctly has many maintenance concerns. Stamped Concrete-Can be a durable solution if done correctly, but usually tries to mimic a natural look and has faux grout joints. Our concrete tile can be another option and avoid many of the shortcomings related to these other products. Through years of research in development, we have a product that marries features of all of these products. Concrete tile is made to order right on site, meaning it is completely custom. Also since it is made in place, we can guarantee that it will not delaminate. Here is what the Concrete Network is saying about concrete tile – “When installing tile in your home, you’re no longer limited to run-of-the-mill factory-produced ceramic, porcelain, or vinyl floor tiles. A new budget friendly, versatile, and long-lasting alternative is precast concrete tile, custom made for your application. Concrete tile can be used just about anywhere, indoors or out, including floors, walls, fireplace surrounds, pools and patios, shower enclosures, countertops, backsplashes, and building façades. In many cases, concrete tile sizes, finishes, and colors can be customized to suit your design needs.” (Courtesy of the ConcreteNetwork.com)
Sparta, NJ Entryway Resurface
This project began with the intention of resurfacing everything. However, with more investigation, the brick and limestone steps leading from the driveway were deemed to be not structurally sound. These were removed and repoured along with a portion of the sidewalk next to these steps. We also removed the little cheek walls on the porch that served no purpose. This would create more usable space and a cleaner look. Once the demolition was done, we applied lathe and a scratch coat to the porch, then poured a heavily reinforced “scratch coat” to correct the pitch problems and eliminate the large step coming out of the house. Once all of the structural work was done, we began to pour our cast in place concrete tile in the random ashlar pattern. The formwork was done in a way to allow for the application of Cultured Stone to the risers of the steps and the porch area. Once the stonework was done, we grouted everything with an uncolored natural grout. All work was completed in 3 working days, and even with the extra demolition, there was minimal disturbance to the existing landscape.
Interior Concrete Floors in Sussex County, Northern NJ
This is a recently completed interior concrete tile floor over radiant heat in Sussex County, NJ. This project involved over 2,000 square feet over a wooden subfloor. We first poured a heavily reinforced concrete subfloor to cover up the radiant tubes. Once this concrete set, we began our concrete tile pour. This consists of an integrally colored concrete mixed on site. It is poured, textured, then stamped with cookie cutter style stamping tools, much different than traditional stamped concrete. This is all actually grouted with real grout. This is a cast in place concrete tile method that is unique to us and is often much more affordable than real stone tile.
Kinnelon, NJ Concrete and Stone Entryway Resurfacing
This is a recently completed job in Kinnelon, NJ. This job involved the concrete resurfacing of an existing concrete and stone entryway, a new concrete tile sidewalk, and a new concrete tile patio. The front entryway was determined to have excellent structural integrity, but needed a facelift. We began by determining the necessary step heights, then started our forming and pouring process with our integrally colored stamped concrete mix. In the rear of the home, we constructed a large concrete patio which is designed to resemble the look of a natural stone or paver patio. Our concrete tile process is very different from typical stamped concrete since we first pour a heavily reinforced structural slab which is reinforced with 1/2″ steel rebar and 2 1/4″ structural synthetic fibers. Once our concrete tile was poured we began our grouting process which involves actual masonry grout that resembles the process for a natural bluestone patio at a much more affordable cost. Once the grouting process is finished we seal the entire job with an environmentally friendly, low VOC concrete sealer that will age very gracefully, and will never need resealing.
An Alternative to Composite Decks
We offer a truly unique product for your wooden deck. You can now have the look of stone or tile in an elevated area and done in a cost effective way. This alternative deck surfacing product can be applied to newly constructed decks or to structurally sound existing decks. While there is no truly maintenance free product on the market today, our Unique Concrete is as close as you can get, and offers a look much different than the composites or exotic woods.
We create a cast-in-place concrete tile that can create the look of brick or stone that is guaranteed to not delaminate, will not be slippery , and will not have any sharp edges that may be uncomfortable for barefoot traffic. Our unique process allows us to pour a slab of a thinner thickness, meaning less weight is applied to the deck. This solid surface material has the durability of a heavily reinforced concrete slab that is in an elevated area over wood. This product is rot proof, insect proof, fireproof, and easy to maintain while also providing you with a dry area under your deck. With composite systems the only way to achieve a dry area under your deck is with some type of gutter system which is an additional cost. With our product, that additional cost of a gutter system is eliminated. This “Unique Concrete” product is well suited for harsh environments like coastal areas or wet climates.
Imagine the dramatic look of having the same product on your deck, steps, along the sidewalk, and on the area around your pool. This continuity is truly a rich and unique presentation that is not able to be achieved with any other product.
Bulkhead Repairs, Concrete Bulkheads
Now that summer has come to a close, many lakes in our area are beginning their draw down process to allow homeowners the opportunity to make repairs and renovations to their docks and bulkheads. We encourage you to take advantage of this situation and assess your property to see if you are in need of repairs. Whether you are in need of a few simple repairs or a completely new sea wall, we have the knowledge and expertise to get the job done. Not only can we provide natural stone walls and poured concrete bulkheads, but we are now able to offer a cast-in-place stone wall using our concrete formliners. We can also renovate the horizontal portions of your property that abut your floating docks, as well as the top of the bulkhead. Typically this area already has concrete of some sort that was covered at one point in time with wood. Composites are now very popular in this area, but often are more expensive and require more maintenance. We can resurface this area with our unique cast-in-place concrete tile.
Here are a few pictures of our work.
