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Construction Equipment Preparation: Things You Should Know

No matter the type of construction project you're planning, there's a good chance that it's going to come with the need for some large construction equipment. It's important that you talk with your construction contractors about the types of equipment that they will be bringing to your property because you may need to plan ahead for them. That's why we created this site. We wanted to help other property owners understand what kinds of considerations come with the different types of large construction equipment, including underground line concerns due to weight, overhead clearance concerns for height, and more. Read through the posts here to understand what you'll need to be prepared for and what you should talk to your construction contractor about in advance.

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Construction Equipment Preparation: Things You Should Know

Why Epoxy Floor Coatings Work Well In Garages

8 September 2022
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

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Garage floors are typically made from concrete. Many garage owners opt to keep their concrete floors as-is, and this can be absolutely fine. However, it's also common to have garage floors coated with epoxy. This may seem like overkill at first, but if you take the time to learn about the benefits of epoxy coating for garage floors, you might realize they're a better choice than you realized. Here are the key reasons why epoxy coatings work so well in garages.

Epoxy protects concrete floors from spills.

If you spill oil, starter fluid, or any other liquid on your garage floor — which is not at all uncommon — some of the product is likely to seep into the concrete. It will then be very difficult to remove from the concrete. Often, stains are permanent. Epoxy coating, on the other hand, is essentially waterproof and will prevent any spilled liquids from seeping into the concrete. This will allow you to work with liquids and motors in your garage without worrying about spills. They'll just wipe right up off the epoxy.

Epoxy floors are non-slip.

Some concrete floors can become slippery when wet, especially as they age. If you track water into your garage on your boots, or if you carry some in on your snow shovel, this could create a slippery situation. Most epoxy garage floor coatings are non-slip. If the coating gets damp, you can still walk across it without worrying about slipping. This makes epoxy floor coatings a good safety feature for garages in wet areas, and when owners are older and prone to falling.

Epoxy floors are easy to clean.

Cleaning a concrete floor in a garage is not easy. Debris can get stuck in the concrete and will be hard to sweep up. Epoxy flooring, by comparison, is a lot easier to clean because it is smooth. You can sweep debris off of it more easily, and you can also scrub or wet mop it more effectively. If you're tired of always trying to get dust and dirt up off your garage floor, then an epoxy coating will save you lots of headaches and elbow grease.

If you've been considering an epoxy coating for your garage floor, hopefully these benefits have given you a bit more to think about. Contact a flooring company near you like A-1 Construction & Remodeling for more info. Having a good cost estimate will also help you make this decision.