Reasons to Install a Decorative Concrete Driveway on Your Property

A driveway typically forms a large expanse at the very front of a property. When putting in a driveway, you need to install paving that will improve the curb view. Of course, the surface also needs to be up to the task of carrying heavy vehicles. One material that can do both of these things is decorative concrete. Consider the following reasons to spread this paving over your driveway.

Enhances the Curb View

Decorative concrete brings colour and texture to the front yard, thus enhancing the curb view. Rather than settling for grey cement, you can cover the area with beautiful designs. Contractors can add pigments — blues, tans, and pinks, for instance — to the cement mix before it's poured over the drive. Alternatively, they can apply stains and dry-shake colours to set concrete, which produces nuanced and multitoned surfaces that blend with garden landscapes.

Don't forget about texture! With the help of moulding stamps, decorative concrete can mimic stone pavers, brickwork, and other substances. Because these techniques fashion the paving, you have total control over the final look, unlike some other materials that you select from finished pre-designed options.

Durable

Concrete is durable, and once you spread it across the driveway, it should last for many years. It can withstand the elements such as rain, hail, sun, and wind. Plus, it can bear heavy objects, like cars.

You won't need to work much to maintain this paving, except to perhaps sweep or blow leaves away or spray it clean with a hose. The colours and textures of decorative concrete help to disguise stains. Thus, even if your car leaks oil, it will be less noticeable than it would on bare concrete. Make sure to follow any recommendations, though, for sealing the concrete, to give it extra protection.

Creates Safe Surfaces

The textures on decorative concrete help to make driveways safe. The grooves and indents that emulate pavers or brickwork also add traction that increases grip, for both walking feet and car tyres. Plus, contractors can cover the surface with gritty anti-slip sealants for added safety.

Mimics Expensive Materials at Less Cost

When installing decorative concrete, you can mimic expensive surfaces like crazy paving or bluestone, but at a fraction of the cost. Thus, you'll be able to create lavish looks without paying for it. 

Thus, decorative concrete adds colour and texture to front yards. It endures for years while providing safety for your friends and family, whether they're walking or driving on the paving.