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Caisson and Grade Beam Cantilevered Deck in La Jolla

Tom Nevares — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:48:51 +0000

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 we built on top of the grade beams, allowed them to gain 900 sq ft of living space below the deck. They now have the game room they only dreamed of.

In the beginning of this project, the slope seemed almost non-accessible. We excavated an access road, moved on with a drill rig, and bore caissons that not only stabilized the existing slope, but were also the cornerstones for the grade beams that followed. You can see from the finished product pictures, that these clients now have not only their awesome view, but a place to entertain and enjoy friends and family.

Custom Flat Work for San Diego – colors, textures, finishes

Tom Nevares — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:29:38 +0000

Custom Flat Work Exposed Aggregate and Acid Wash

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, steps with check walls, & acid stain coloring are just a few of the options available for residential, commercial and public projects in San Diego.

Stamped concrete has many uses in San Diego

@WebGuy — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:15:36 +0000

Stamped Concrete Wall and Floor

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 same construction needs as regular concrete.

Stamped concrete is several times stronger than brick pavers and other paving systems. Stamped concrete is non-porous when finished – making it water-proof and stain and weather resistant.

Problems commonly encountered with hand-laid products are avoided with custom stamped concrete. Vegetation will not grow between individual bricks, and it won’t shift due to frost or other climate or earth moving situations.