History of Concrete:

• Looking back in history, you will find that the Babylonians and the Assyrians used clay as cement or a bonding substance. The Egyptians used gypsum cement along with lime.
• John Smeaton, a British engineer, in 1756 was known to have created the first modern concrete (hydraulic cement). He did this by adding a mixture of cement and powered brick, as well as pebbles as a coarse aggregate.
• Joseph Aspdin, British inventor, invented Portland cement in 1824. Until today, this has remained the popular cement used in concrete production. By burning clay and ground limestone together – Joseph Aspdin created what is known to be as the first artificial cement in its true form.
• The gray color of the cement was due to this process of burning, which changed the chemical properties of the materials. Thus, Aspdin created much cement that was much stronger than what the regular crushed limestone created.

Once in the hands of a visionary homeowner, the landscaping is the most important finishing touch to your hard-earned real estate investment.

We know that you will be featuring the finest gardening in the state of Nevada.  But what about the other finishing touches? Do you agree that your landscaping theme should tie your exterior to your interior? Well, since you are a discriminating homeowner then obviously you would like to have continuity for your home, wouldn’t you?

The first step for your design should be to analyze what your interior decor says about you. When people come and visit you and are wandering about your home, are they saying that you are warm and welcoming, classic and stylish, modern, or even an eclectic mixture of all perhaps? Once you have the basic elements in mind, it’s time to make a choice.  

FINISHING STYLES

• Stamped Concrete
• Colored concrete
• Broom finish
• Hard trowel (smooth)
• Exposed aggregate (small rocks in the concrete)
• Stained Concrete (indoor floors or outdoor, to give color to the concrete)