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Welcome to GM Foundations Plus: Concrete Work With Backbone, Personality, and a Whole Lot of Prep
Concrete is one of those things people do not usually think about until it starts causing problems. Nobody wakes up on a random Tuesday excited to talk about subbase, drainage, control joints, rebar, curing, or retaining wall pressure. We get it. Concrete is not exactly the first thing people bring up at a cookout. But the second a driveway starts cracking, a patio starts sinking, a basement wall starts leaking, or a retaining wall starts leaning like it just heard bad news,
Marcus Pethers
Jun 78 min read


Not All Concrete Pours Are the Same — Here’s Why
By now, we’ve talked about a lot of the things that help concrete last: water, drainage, pressure, soil movement, slope, subbase, rebar, control joints, and curing. Each one plays its own role, and together, they help create a stronger, cleaner, longer-lasting concrete project. But here’s the thing: not every concrete pour is built the same way. A driveway is not going to have the same needs as a patio. A retaining wall has to handle pressure in a completely different way tha
Marcus Pethers
Jun 52 min read


Concrete Driveways and Flatwork: Built to Handle Real Life
Concrete driveways and flatwork may look simple from the outside. Flat surface. Clean finish. Done, right? Not exactly. A good driveway, sidewalk, patio, garage slab, walkway, or concrete pad takes more than just pouring concrete and smoothing it out. The strength of the finished project starts before the concrete truck ever shows up. At GM Foundations Plus, we believe concrete should be built from the ground up with proper prep, base work, drainage, thickness, reinforcement
Marcus Pethers
Jun 510 min read


Brick Pavers-The Fancy Cousin of Concrete
Brick pavers add style, texture, and personality to outdoor spaces. They can turn a plain yard, walkway, driveway, patio, or fire pit area into something that looks finished, intentional, and custom. Pavers are strong, stylish, and practical. They come in different colors, shapes, patterns, and designs, which makes them a great option for homeowners who want something with more character than a plain surface. But just like concrete, brick pavers are only as good as what is un
Marcus Pethers
Jun 58 min read
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