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Caisson and Grade Beam Cantilevered Deck in La Jolla
This is an example of making something out of nothing in the La Jolla Hills. These clients have an awesome view, and no back yard. By utilizing caisson and grade beam construction along with structural steel beams and lightweight concrete, we were able to create a magnificent entertainment platform. The series of concrete walls that [...]
Concrete Foundation Standards in San Diego
Concrete foundations today must adhere to a different set of codes and specifications than in years past. Today’s concrete foundation designs take into account soil conditions, seismic activity for the San Diego area and loads experienced by the structure. Footing sizes, rebar sizes and hardware location and sizes are all components that must be taken [...]
Foundation Repair San Diego
Some of the biggest contributors for foundation repair in San Diego and surrounding areas are:
1. Inadequate drainage and water control away from concrete foundation
2. Expansive soil conditions under concrete foundation
3. Inadequate compaction techniques used under concrete foundation at time of construction
Soil conditions that impact foundation repairs in the San Diego area fall into three main [...]
Best Practices for San Diego Sidewalk Construction
Here is an excerpted version of an article written by Balvant Rajani, on the best practices that will help ensure good long-term performance, safety and comfort of concrete sidewalks.
The average service life of concrete sidewalks in San Diego is 20 to 40 years, but failure can occur as early as one to five years after construction. Many [...]
Custom Flat Work for San Diego – colors, textures, finishes
Concrete Flatwork in San Diego (sometimes referred to as finish concrete) used to be considered mostly for simple driveways, sidewalks and patios. But with all the new concrete colorants, additives, finishes and textures, flatwork is beginning to be thought of as both an art and a concrete specialty. Stamped concrete, integral coloring, exposed aggregate, [...]
San Diego areas served by Nevares Concrete
T.E. Nevares Concrete serves customers in all the following San Diego area communities:
North County Coastal: La Jolla, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos
North County Inland: Mira Mesa, Miramar, Poway, Scripps Ranch, Sabre Springs, Rancho Bernardo, Escondido, Valley Center, Ramona, Julian
East County: La Mesa, El Cajon, Lemon Grove, [...]
Stamped concrete has many uses in San Diego
Custom stamped concrete can be used in many San Diego residential and commercial applications. Outdoors, stamped concrete enhances the look of driveways, patios, pool decks and walkways. And insides, basement floors can take on the natural appearance of slate, cobblestone or fieldstone. Custom stamped concrete can be more durable than conventional concrete, and fills the [...]
Tips on Concrete Pool Decks for San Diego
Building a concrete pool deck in San Diego should be done with careful planning and the right contractor. T.E. Nevares Concrete has extensive experience in concrete pool decking throughout San Diego County. Here’s is a reprint of an article on constructing concrete pools decks from Bob Vila.com, a great website on all types of home [...]
