SO, YOU’RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST WAY TO MAKE CONCRETE SLIP-RESISTANT. Which method should you choose and why? We’re going to dive into the method we suggest for most projects to get our clients the look and function they want every time. 1. WHAT IS SLIP-RESISTANT CONCRETE, AND WHY DO YOU NEED IT FOR YOUR […]
What is White Cement Concrete? White cement concrete is a type of concrete that uses white portland cement rather than traditional gray cement. This unique material is a popular choice for modern buildings and high-end residential projects because of its aesthetic appeal and high SRI value. Designing with this product is an increasingly popular trend, […]
Concrete slides provide a customizable and architectural-looking option for those searching for innovative playscape features. No matter the theme or design, Colorado Hardscapes has the resources to take your playground vision and turn it into something concrete. Why Concrete Slides? High Customizability The leading reason why architects choose to add concrete slides to their playground […]
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 […]
As we look back on 2021, we see many opportunities to be thankful. This year, we celebrated 75 years in our industry and made significant milestones in our pool division. We were named contractor of the year by ASLA, were granted a bronze AGC ACE award, and got to be a part of many, one-of-a-kind […]
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 […]
We are celebrating our 75th anniversary this year, and with such a significant milestone, we have a lot to be thankful for. We would first like to acknowledge our valued clients, the design community, and developers. It’s been a pleasure working alongside you to create a more beautiful and memorable Colorado. There’s nothing like driving […]
As we look back on our 75 years in the decorative concrete industry, one of the things that stands out to us is our close-knit relationship with Landscape Architects (LAs). Our most effective communication and most outstanding results on our projects have come from early and direct contact with them. When we look back at […]
Our concrete samples have become a large part of our reputation at Colorado Hardscapes as we strive to establish expectations. Every concrete contractor has had the “This concrete looks wrong.” conversation before. Of course, that could be due to a careless contractor, but most times, that conversation occurs because of poor communication with the client. […]
It goes without saying that 2020 has been a strange year to navigate. Despite the obstacles, we are thankful for everything that went well; some of which include, expanding into our new Swimming Pools Division, developing new Rammed Earth projects, and the tenacity of our employees. We would also like to thank all of our […]
