We all wish our homes to be a welcoming, beautiful, durable and safe haven that is built to reflect our aesthetic sense, but constructing a home which is all this and more can be quite a mammoth task, taking into consideration the escalating prices of real estate and the increasing demand for habitable space. In…
Cost estimation is anything but simple, and for concrete constructions in NYC, preparation of precise and accurate cost estimates, even for the experienced cement contractors like Tony’s Masonry, requires sufficient time and effort. Commercial and residential concrete project costs are influenced by different factors, a few of which are common for both. For example, will…
Like other cities and towns, uneven sidewalks are a common sight in NYC too. Sidewalks, in the initial years of construction remain smooth and even, but over time, they can become uneven and develop cracks. While it could well be the result of workers’ error at the time of construction, excessive exposure to moisture, weather…
Homeowners looking for paving services often come across the difficulty of choosing between asphalt and concrete. While experienced contractors in Manhattan favor concrete on account of the numerous benefits it provides, the number of asphalt pavings have also increased in the past few years. In order to relieve homeowners from the dilemma of selecting the…
One of the most commonly used materials for binding in the construction industry is cement. When cement is mixed with water, stone chips and sand, we get what is known as concrete. Another common term used by cement contractors happens to be admixtures. What are admixtures and why are they used by cement contractors? They…
A project manager is someone who is responsible for planning, implementing and eventually completing a project and ensuring profitability. A project which has specific goals and requirements. When it comes to concrete polishing, it turns out to be a more challenging affair than other trades owing to the varied nature of expectations of the architect,…
