The concrete in this residence had aged for over 15 years so adding new concrete posed a color matching challenge. To bridge the gap between the two, a flagstone ribbon was placed between the new concrete and the old. A wall was built to retain the soil and allow for the expansion of the driveway.

Date

March 28, 2016

Client

The Ferris Family

Category

Concrete, Flagstone & Brick Work, Walls and Terraces

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