Longevity

Slabs of concrete are durable and strong, requiring very little maintenance. The combined longevity and strength make concrete a good relative value for larger paving areas. Concrete can also be stamped or colored to create an attractive, unique surface if you find plain concrete to be rather dull in appearance.

Durability

One way of boosting the functionality of your home exterior is with a new concrete driveway. Besides creating a residential path to your home, a concrete driveway will provide an even surface your cars can drive on. More often than not, driveways are subjected to a lot of pressure. The rate of wear and tear or deterioration on them will be higher than in other areas of your home that only get foot traffic. The extra wear and tear are caused by the weight and friction engendered by a variety of vehicles.

Whether you own a lavish SUV or a compact car, vehicles do weigh a lot. When it comes to long term integrity and strength, concrete is something you can rely on. This is also the main reason that most parking lots, bridges, and roadways are made from concrete. With minimum maintenance, you can enjoy a durable, smooth surface you can safely drive on no matter how many cars you have.

Affordability

You get considerable savings over time due to the low initial cost of concrete offers coupled with its durability. In other words, you won’t have to spend as much to get your concrete driveway installed, and at the same time, rarely need to replace it as the years roll by. Even with low initial costs, concrete still makes an attractive first impression. Remember, driveways are the first thing people see when they come to your home. A long, winding and well-designed concrete driveway will increase your home’s curb appeal and maximize its value in the process. Steel and natural lock are the only other materials that can handle concrete’s wear and tear. Concrete driveways can take the most abuse and still love the longest.

Versatile

Any pattern, color, texture can be duplicated with concrete. The sky is the limit in terms of design. Plus, the durability of concrete alone is enough to convince most people. Concrete is a non-flexible, rigid material that can handle heavier loads compared to, say, asphalt. Heavy vehicles such as an RV, boat, or larger truck that drives onto your property won’t cause rutting or damage.