Sandscape Refined is one of the most high-end decorative concrete products you can come by. It takes the grip and walkability we all love about Sandscape and enhances its aesthetic and ecological value. Why Everyone Likes Sandscape Refined: More Colors By excluding warm-colored, local sands and replacing them with neutral silica sand, pigments in color […]
Frequently, we receive questions about whether to specify Cast-In-Place (CIP) or precast coping. At Colorado Hardscapes, we will install either, but before you decide, we encourage you to look at each option’s strengths and weaknesses. Continue reading to know the truth about coping options and to find out which is best for your project. Precast […]
Over the past decade, Broom Finish and Sandscape® (Sand Finish) Concrete have been our two most desired concrete finishes. So, what is the difference between the two, and how do you figure out which option is the best for you? Before anything else, let’s define each one. What is Broom Finish Concrete?: Broom Finish concrete […]
Over the years we have been asked if we install pavers. We do not! Therefore, if you are set on adding pavers to your next project, we will not be the right subcontractor to work with. However, if you are looking for the aesthetics of pavers with the many material benefits of concrete, we can […]
Double-check your concrete specifications (specs.) to save time, assure quality, and clarify intent. Case Study Do you enjoy writing specifications? Do you ever wonder what is truly needed or what is redundant information? Since specifications may range from being lengthy and detailed to very short and brief, it’s hard to determine when information is necessary. […]
When determining your flatwork needs, always consider Sandscape ® vs sand finish. “Sand finish” concrete is exactly what it sounds like – A sand-textured decorative flatwork option. Sand finish concrete creates a non-slip surface, perfect for parks, entryways, plazas, etc…While being non-slip, soft, sand aggregates allow you to walk on its surface barefoot and comfortable, […]
USE CRACK CONTROL JOINTS IN COLLABORATION WITH YOUR DECORATIVE SAWCUT DESIGNS. Architectural concrete comes in just about every tone, texture, and treatment imaginable. One aspect is decorative sawcuts. When balancing both design objectives and structural integrity, many factors need to be considered. Depending on the design, our concrete artisans may hand tool sawcuts while the […]
CREATIVE COLORATION IN FLOORS BUT WHICH IS BETTER TO DYE OR STAIN CONCRETE? Have you ever wondered if you should Dye or Stain your concrete? Is one better than the other? We are here to answer that question. Colorado Hardscapes takes pride in working with owners, designers, and builders to take the guesswork out of […]
