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Benefits of Concrete Pools

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:38:01 +0000

Concrete is a versatile material, and using concrete to build interior or exterior pools offers significant advantages over a fiberglass pool. The primary reason to choose a concrete pool is the unlimited flexibility. Concrete can be poured to fit a space of any size. Most fiberglass pools come only in preset designs, whereas a concrete pool can be customized to a particular shape without increasing the cost by much. This allows for complete creativity, limited only by imagination.

A concrete pool may be less expensive than comparable fiberglass pools. Concrete is a renewable and environmentally-friendly resource, and tends to reflect heat away. This can help to keep the pool area cool, perfect for summer pool parties.

Recent advances in concrete techniques have led to concrete that can have a number of different textures and colors. The high durability offered by concrete keeps normal wear-and-tear from unpleasantly deteriorating a concrete pool. Concrete also does not emit harmful emissions like some fiberglass pools may. As a natural resource, concrete is unlikely to trigger an allergy, and a concrete pool can be easily cleaned and requires no special chemicals or techniques.

Like all construction projects, choosing a concrete pool contractor should be thoroughly researched. Browse our concrete pool photo gallery for examples of our work. Recommendations can also be solicited. If you check with the Better Business Bureau you’ll notice we have consistently been recognized for excellent customer satisfaction. Choosing a concrete company with an established reputation can ensure that if problems do happen, customer service can handle them.

If you want to explore the many possibilities of a Minnesota concrete pool for your home or business, consider contacting Lowell Russell Concrete, Inc. in Minnesota, at 952-461-3710 or Request a Quote online. We offer a variety of decorative concrete services, including interior and exterior applications, staining, stenciling and imprinting of concrete.

Benefits of Concrete Pools

The Many Uses of Concrete in Your Home or Business

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:24:46 +0000

Concrete is used to pour foundations and walls in buildings and structures around the world, which is a building material made from water, sand, gravel and cement. Approximately six billion tons of concrete are produced every year, and concrete is one of the most durable building materials ever created. Together, steel and concrete can make buildings as high as skyscrapers, but most people don’t realize the elegance and beauty of poured concrete for use around their home or business.

The most popular use of concrete that most people are familiar with is pouring foundations for homes and driveways. Concrete can also be used to create patios in backyards, provide decoration in the form of steps and walkways, lines the outside of swimming pools, and provides the foundation for decks.

Plain concrete is often used for these projects, but a variant called stamped or imprinted concrete is also popular. Stamped concrete is concrete that has been stamped or imprinted with patterns on the surface so as to resemble brick, tile or even wood. Stamped concrete is durable, like plain concrete, and can add a certain elegance to outdoor decor. You can even customize stamped concrete to the pattern that you want, making it easy for home decorators to design the look and feel of their interior and exterior living and work spaces with durable and affordable materials.

If you want to explore the many possibilities of concrete for your home or business, consider contacting Lowell Russell Concrete, Inc. in Minnesota, at 952-461-3710 or Request a Quote online. We offer a variety of decorative concrete services, including interior and exterior applications, staining, stenciling and imprinting of concrete.

Benefits of Concrete Pools

admin — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:12:53 +0000

For both interior and outdoor underground pools, nothing beats concrete. A concrete pool is not only superior to other pools in durability and design but it is also a great way to relax and enjoy the summer weather. Concrete pools are also just a little way to show off, which can be done modestly or with flair.

Design is the number one benefit in concrete pools. With concrete, there is no limit to shape, size, edging, and features. Concrete allows a person to express a pool design aesthetic by creating something original and unique. Once the basic shape and size are determined, concrete can also be stamped and stained for further refinement. Earth tone stain can lend an air of natural beauty that cannot be matched by other materials or plain gray concrete. Stamping the concrete can also create unique designs and texture on both the pool walls and deck.

Other benefits of concrete pools include their durability. Concrete will last for years, and a lifetime if properly maintained. Concrete pools are also the safest on the market. Tile can be slick and cause dangerous accidents. The texture of concrete helps to prevent falls. Concrete pools are also easy to clean. Most spills can be cleaned with a simple spray of a garden hose.

Lowell Russell Concrete has been serving Minnesota for over 35 years and they have the experience and skill to create a concrete pool meeting virtually any design specification. A Lowell Russell Concrete pool is one that can be shown off for years to come as both a mark of achievement and design.

Benefits of Concrete Pools