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It may not seem like it, but concrete has changed in recent decades. Use of pigmenting, different aggregates and various finishes have allowed concrete to become a decorative material, rather than solely a durable one. Today’s concrete patios, features, and buildings are as many works of art as they are construction pieces! But with a…

If you watched the 2018 NBA playoffs, you’ve probably seen some amazing overhead shots of Oracle Arena during the broadcast. Home of the reigning NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, the arena features a predominantly white roof that, until recently, was heavily discolored and in need of restoration. Pacific Exterior was selected to clean the roof…

Spending $7,600 on a new roof increases the value of your home by $7,980. Although a profit of merely $380 on a home remodeling project may not seem like much, it’s more than what homeowners recoup from most other projects. In their first Remodeling Impact Report, published in 2015, the Realtor Magazine studied “the resale…

Cleaning rust stains off concrete isn’t that hard. Most of the time those reddish-brown spots on your driveways, porches, patios, and other concrete surfaces can be removed with cleaners you can find at home, such as vinegar and lemon juice. This said, occasionally you will run into stains that are so stubborn that you will…

When you own a home, it’s important to protect your investment for so many reasons. Keeping yourself and your family safe and comfortable in an attractive home has high priority. Curb appeal, keeping your homes value and the not so simple task of constant maintenance can also be time-consuming and frustrating. Here at Pacific Exterior,…

  Dr. Morgenroth is a semi-retired, adjunct professor of neurology at UM. He was a principal administrator in the Environment Health and Safety Division of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) for 20 years; prior to that I was a Group Leader in the Toxicology Division at the Center for Food Safety and…