Category: Home’s Driveway

The How To's of Concrete Pavers

2/13/2017

When it comes to driveways, outdoor walkway concrete and pool areas here within the Pleasanton and Livermore California areas, you have a few options. First, you may want take a good look at your home. If you’re dealing with a tired and cracked concrete or an old asphalt driveway, you may want to repair and improve it! Depending on your home’s façade, you may choose to go with a different alternative. With today’s driveway options, a homeowner can choose from a variety of materials. Both patio pavers and stamped concrete are both good options when it comes to bringing a high-end look to your home. Plus, both are easy to maintain.

Stamped concrete driveways gives the look and feel of natural stone or brick. However, it allows a homeowner to match the driveway or walkway to the home. If you’re looking for a more natural stone look, concrete drives can be stained to give a truly natural look. Although, if you like the look of a brick drive, you can decide to use a brick stamp sparingly to get a feel of having your driveway anchored by bricks. This look adds detail to a functional part of your home.

Brick pavers also add great value to your home’s driveway too. Plus, brick pavers are a bit friendlier to the environment. Pavers allow water to penetrate between the blocks so runoff is less frequent. However, you won’t loose any aesthetic properties. Brick pavers come in a wide range of colors and they can be installed in various patterns to help bring a unique look.

Regardless of which type of outdoor concrete flooring option you choose for your Pleasanton,or Livermore, CA home, just note that you’ll be increasing your home’s value too. After all, with all the sunshine in the area, you want every part of your home to look fantastic. Try adding a few flowers and other landscape options near your driveway too. You’ll help define your driveway and draw attention to your newly paved entrance.

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Repair or Re-do Your Dirty Phoenix Driveway?

12/27/2016

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Perhaps you have recently completed your epoxy coating for your garage concrete, and the dull, damaged, and aging driveway seems to be taking away from your house or that beautiful garage. Its time to tackle that dingy and cracked driveway!

Your driveway has multiple functions and isn't just a place to drive the car. That concrete pathway is a place for everything from the kids learning how to ride a bike to teaching your teen how to change a tire. Your driveway also contributes to the curb appeal to your home.

So, the question is: Should you repair or re-do your dirty Phoenix driveway?

Repairing Vs Replacement
Over time, your driveway will begin to show signs of damages. Cracks, holes, and divots can begin to appear over the surface, and can potentially lead to larger, and deeper, problems. This can be caused by a number of factors including:

Freeze-thaw cycles
Weight of vehicles over time
Extreme heat and sun

If the visible cracks in your driveway are less than a quarter-inch wide, you shouldn't be too worried. These can easily be repaired. Your concrete professional can help prolong the life of your driveway and with simple repair and resurface project.

However, if the cracks in your driveway are larger than a quarter-inch, filling them will only serve as a temporary fix. The age of your driveway should also be taken into effect as well. If it's more than 20 years old, it's probably time for a replacement.

The Ultimate Plan

With a top rated Phoenix area epoxy floor coating contractor working with you on your driveway repair or resurfacing project, you can be sure your project will be completed with superior craftsmanship and unparalleled service at a reasonable price.

Our friendly owner would be happy to personally visit your home, at no charge to you, and show you examples, epoxy floor colors and textures that would look great at your home . Contact us today for answers to all your questions and to schedule your free consultation today.

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The How To's of Concrete Pavers

Repair or Re-do Your Dirty Phoenix Driveway?

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