Category: Concrete Maintenance

Ground Frost, Wear and Tear, and Concrete Problems in Lakeville, MN

Lowell Russell Concrete | Lakeville, MN Concrete Driveways, Concrete Countertops, and More! Ground frost, inclement weather, and wear and tear can take its toll on concrete causing sinking, cracking, unevenness and other concrete problems. If you are experiencing any of these problems with your driveway, sidewalk, patio, or pool area, it may be time to… Read more »

Concrete Safety Tips- Keep Icy Pathways and Concrete Driveways Safe

Minnesota Concrete, Concrete Stain, Stamped Concrete and more- Lowell Russell Concrete There’s a definite chill in the air these days. Temperatures are dropping and the first few flakes of snow have fallen from the sky. Winter’s impending arrival gives homeowners new concerns. One of those concerns is keeping your concrete driveway and pathways ice-free and… Read more »

Concrete That’s Done Right Trumps Cold Weather

This month’s dramatically falling temperatures and heavy freezes won’t damage concrete patios and driveways if the concrete was installed correctly. Unfortunately, too many homeowners will find themselves faced with cracked concrete next spring. “Most concrete is not done properly,” says Lowell Russell, the owner of Lowell Russell Concrete in Lakeville, MN. While some types of… Read more »

Caring for your Concrete Countertops

While deciding which type of countertop to install in your new kitchen, you were faced with a multitude of choices, including, but not limited to, granite, wood, stainless steel, tile or concrete. You finally decided to have concrete countertops designed and installed because of their durability, beauty and the numerous options you were given for… Read more »

Count on Concrete

Concrete has been around for a long time, and you can count on it being around a lot longer than you and I! Why? Because it lasts. Did you know that concrete dates back as far as 3000 BC? At that time, Egyptians discovered that by combining mortar, mud and straw they were able to… Read more »

Build to Last

So, go ahead and build your castle. Lowell Russell Concrete will make it stands the test of time and be there for the generations to come!

Interior Concrete Maintenance

Concrete floors that have been stained, colored, or painted are the newest material of choice for both homer designers and homeowners. When these floors are installed, they are acid-stained then sealed with a concrete sealer so that they will be water-resistant as well as impervious to stains, dirt, and anything abrasive.