Concrete Patios – Great Low and Low Maintenance Design Feature to Enhance your Backyard
In today’s fast paced environment, a backyard patio can be very beneficial in order to help anyone relax. But unlike patios which are made from other materials, a concrete patio can make an ideal outdoor space because of its elegance and durability throughout the years. There is no doubt you will spend most of your me-time in your backyard if you have one of these patios.
Around 10 to 15 years ago, patios were made out of wood, though they also contain concrete materials, the wood got rotten throughout the years. This rotten wood needed to be replaced or repaired, until homeowners got tired of regularly sealing these damages. Contractors and homeowners began to use concrete in making these patios coming up with elegant and long-lasting infrastructures. Below are more benefits of concrete patios.
Resilience and Durability
Since concrete is hard, it is very resilient and durable. It can withstand several weather conditions. However, when concrete patios are built in colder places, builders and contractors must be very careful and attentive to details in order to build one that has a remarkable strength.
Design Versatility
No two patios made of concrete will ever look the same because the material is very versatile. Another reason is because of today’s advanced technology, stamping tools and other techniques can easily be done to give a unique design in every concrete patio.
Aside from being hard, concrete can be designed to whatever shape you desire. This characteristic is specifically useful when you need to comply with certain conditions in your backyard such as your backyard space and other factors. You may also achieve the color you want for your patio to complement the existing color of your house with the use of different coloring and staining techniques available today.
Eco-friendly and Environmentally Conscious
You will be able to save a lot of wood or lumber when you incorporate a concrete patio to an existing wood deck. Plus, you will be able to get rid of the regular sealing repairs and back-breaking maintenance.
Low Maintenance
Due to concrete’s smooth and solid surface, it is easier to maintain compared to keeping a wood deck, natural stone and masonry pavement items in good shape.
With your concrete patio, you won’t have to worry about wood rotting, mite infestations and wood splinters because concrete are not affected by these types of problems which are common to wooden decks. The only maintenance needed for concrete are regular staining and polishing which is very easy to do.
Innovative Design
Another advantage of using concrete is that it is very malleable. Which means you can design it the way you want to. You may even ask your contractor to style it to make it look like more expensive pieces like natural stone, bricks or wood. There are a lot of procedures available today to make a unique design for your concrete patio. You can make use of stamping, engraving, stenciling or making exposed aggregates on the surface of the concrete to give it an elegant design or you may also ask your contractor to make a personalised design that will complement the whole interior design theme of your house.
You don’t have to worry about the cost of concrete because it is way cheaper than other materials but you can make it look expensive like the more luxurious ones.
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