September 28, 2020 6:35 pm
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A retaining wall can fulfill multiple purposes for your home or business—it can be an architectural/engineering necessity, or it can serve as an aesthetic feature that’s essential for the construction of your landscaping. If your lot is terraced or sloped, retaining walls can add a wonderful look to them that’s also functional. As with all masonry, they do require regular upkeep, especially during the winter months—read on for some tips for easy retaining wall maintenance in Crivitz, WI. Inspect the walls often This is an easy one to accomplish, within reason, of course—there’s no need to go digging your wall out from under two feet of snow to check and see how it’s doing. When the weather allows for it,... View Article
September 14, 2020 6:35 pm
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Your home’s strength begins where it meets the ground. The foundation of your house is a critical part of its integrity and its durability, so you want to be sure that it’s always in great shape. Our team at Kwiatkowski Construction Co., Inc. is the best in the business at making sure our customers can feel confident in the reliability of their home’s foundation, but we also want them to feel empowered by being able to take some maintenance and vigilance into their own hands. Simple maintenance for your home’s concrete foundation in Crivitz, WI is a task that might not be as intimidating as it seems at first if you follow some basic tips. Trust your eyes There are... View Article
August 21, 2020 11:38 pm
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Hiring the wrong contractor can become an expensive mistake. Not only will you fall victim to shoddy work, but you will likely have to hire a reputable contractor to fix everything that went wrong. If you seek the best local concrete contractor possible to pave your patio, driveway or foundation in Crivitz, WI, here are six red flags to avoid: Bad reviews: In a world with Yelp and Angie’s List, it is difficult for a bad contractor to escape. If you see constant complaints on a contractor’s social media page or angry Yelp reviews, chances are they will not behave any differently for you. Almost all businesses will have one or two bad reviews, because some people are never happy.... View Article
August 7, 2020 11:38 pm
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Once you put in the time and financial investment to create a new concrete patio, it is time to focus on how to make your new creation last. Your concrete patio ideas in Crivitz, WI should also include longevity, and fortunately, that works well with style. Here are five ideas to create an attractive outdoor space that lasts: Add cover: Covered patios provide shade, but also help your concrete last longer. Constant beatings from hot sunlight and relentless rain and snow will corrode the surface and have you seeking concrete repair or replacement sooner than you planned. Consider a canvas awning or incorporate a pergola into your overall design to add shade and protection. Clean regularly: Water and soil wear... View Article
July 23, 2020 11:10 pm
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Retaining walls are excellent at controlling erosion and stabilizing slopes, but they offer other benefits in addition to their primary functions. With all the choices available in stone style and concrete designs, the design of your retaining wall is only limited by your imagination. Here are six retaining wall ideas for your yard in Crivitz, WI: Terraced garden: Rather than just install a wall, make additional room for planting. Slopes are normally not ideal for starting a garden or growing flower beds, but you can change that with terracing. You can do that with rock and concrete, just as many homeowners do with wood planter boxes. Instead of a plain wall, you have a wall that also offers terraced gardening... View Article
