Concrete Driveways in Toronto: Why to Choose Them?
Why Choose Concrete for Driveways and
Patios?
When homeowners build a new driveway or revamp an existing one, many turn to concrete. But it's not just the boring, old gray stuff anymore. Concrete is the one material that does it all. It's versatile, durable, looks great, and is easy to maintain.
Today's homeowners take great pride in their home, and are fully aware of the "curb appeal" it exudes. One of the most effective ways to enhance the look of a home is by gracing it with a decorative concrete driveway.
Because concrete can be forged into a range of textures, colors, and patterns, it is a versatile part of an overall landscape design and can increase the value of your home. Concrete can have the look, feel, and color of brick, slate, tile, or stone. This range of choices can complement a variety of exterior treatments of your house.
And it will hold up for a long time with little maintenance required. Many concrete driveways last for 30 years or more, meaning in the long run it costs you less than other types of driveways.
What is a Stamped Concrete?
Stamped concrete is concrete that is patterned and/or textured or embossed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile, wood, and various other patterns and textures. Stamped concrete is commonly used for patios, sidewalks, driveways, pool decks, and interior flooring. The ability of stamped concrete to resemble other building materials makes stamped concrete a less expensive alternative to using those other authentic materials such as stone, slate or brick. There are three procedures used in stamped concrete which separate it from other concrete procedures; the addition of a base color, the addition of an accent color, and stamping a pattern into the concrete. These three procedures provide stamped concrete with a color and shape similar to the natural building material.
It also is longer lasting than paved stone, and still resembles the look.
Why Stamped Concrete is so popular in Toronto?
We would like to mention at least six reasons: it's cost-effective, it's most durable, it's fast to install, provides flexible design options, it can blend with any type of architecture or landscape.
Cost-effectiveness of Concrete
Cost is the reason why many people choose stamped concrete over alternative decorative paving materials, such as masonry paving units or natural stone.
Concrete can mimic the beauty of these materials, but is much more economical.
Durability of Concrete
Concrete is one of the most durable building materials known to man, making it ideal for pavements subject to heavy wheel of foot traffic, such as driveways and patios. After final set, concrete achieves a hardness equivalent or superior to stone.
Speed of Installation
Much of cost saving is due to concrete's speed of installation when compated with natural materials, which allows installers to be more productive. Stamped concrete can simply be poured or pumped into place; no lifting or placing of heavy individual units is required.Installing a 2,000 square foot stamped concrete project can take four days or so versus 10 to 12 days for the installation on
natural stone.
Patios?
When homeowners build a new driveway or revamp an existing one, many turn to concrete. But it's not just the boring, old gray stuff anymore. Concrete is the one material that does it all. It's versatile, durable, looks great, and is easy to maintain.
Today's homeowners take great pride in their home, and are fully aware of the "curb appeal" it exudes. One of the most effective ways to enhance the look of a home is by gracing it with a decorative concrete driveway.
Because concrete can be forged into a range of textures, colors, and patterns, it is a versatile part of an overall landscape design and can increase the value of your home. Concrete can have the look, feel, and color of brick, slate, tile, or stone. This range of choices can complement a variety of exterior treatments of your house.
And it will hold up for a long time with little maintenance required. Many concrete driveways last for 30 years or more, meaning in the long run it costs you less than other types of driveways.
What is a Stamped Concrete?
Stamped concrete is concrete that is patterned and/or textured or embossed to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile, wood, and various other patterns and textures. Stamped concrete is commonly used for patios, sidewalks, driveways, pool decks, and interior flooring. The ability of stamped concrete to resemble other building materials makes stamped concrete a less expensive alternative to using those other authentic materials such as stone, slate or brick. There are three procedures used in stamped concrete which separate it from other concrete procedures; the addition of a base color, the addition of an accent color, and stamping a pattern into the concrete. These three procedures provide stamped concrete with a color and shape similar to the natural building material.
It also is longer lasting than paved stone, and still resembles the look.
Why Stamped Concrete is so popular in Toronto?
We would like to mention at least six reasons: it's cost-effective, it's most durable, it's fast to install, provides flexible design options, it can blend with any type of architecture or landscape.
Cost-effectiveness of Concrete
Cost is the reason why many people choose stamped concrete over alternative decorative paving materials, such as masonry paving units or natural stone.
Concrete can mimic the beauty of these materials, but is much more economical.
Durability of Concrete
Concrete is one of the most durable building materials known to man, making it ideal for pavements subject to heavy wheel of foot traffic, such as driveways and patios. After final set, concrete achieves a hardness equivalent or superior to stone.
Speed of Installation
Much of cost saving is due to concrete's speed of installation when compated with natural materials, which allows installers to be more productive. Stamped concrete can simply be poured or pumped into place; no lifting or placing of heavy individual units is required.Installing a 2,000 square foot stamped concrete project can take four days or so versus 10 to 12 days for the installation on
natural stone.
