There is the new kid in the block namely the imprinted or stamped concrete paving of driveways and porticos. Paving portico with blocks or bricks is no new practice but imprinted concrete pavements, driveways and curbs are new and this new technology is immensely strong and has the ability to survive for several decades. You can consult Driveway and Patio Contractors Oxfordshire to know more about this new way of forming driveways. Imprinted concrete driveways are better looking and better performing than the traditional blocks or bricks pavements and we will discuss the pros and cons of the imprinted concrete driveways here:
Pros of imprinted concrete
- Several benefits are associated with imprinted concrete and one of them is its immense visual appeal. It looks gorgeous on driveways and it can be easily cleaned and kept new for decades without the pavement losing its shine. It is highly decorative and can increase curb appeal manifold.
- The Pattern Imprinted Concrete in Oxfordshire unlike bricks made pavements does not grow grass in between bricks because it is one long brick which has no grout lines or partitions. It is wholly made up of poured concrete which forms one large concrete pavement that has no partitions in between like the block formed pavements.
- The imprinted concrete like the traditional concrete or other floors won’t cave in under pressure of weight or water. It will not get stained and won’t have any weed growing on the surface. You can easily wash away oil stain, dirt and stains using soapy water.
- By having such driveway will automatically increase the value of your home
- You can easily strengthen the surface to have more weight tolerance
- You can choose from a large color and pattern collection
- The surface color or pattern will not fade by UV rays
- It is maintenance free only it will need re-sealing every 3-5 years
- It is better looking than block paving driveways High Wycombe and has a polished surface which you may not find in the block paving.
Cons of imprinted concrete
- If cracked it may need to restoration work which is costlier
- There is the resealing cost that will occur every 3-5 years
There is also the chance of cracking with Pattern Imprinted Concrete Buckinghamshire but the installers will ensure that the cracks appear in the cuts inflicted on the poured concrete surface. The crack won’t be visible because of the correct positioning of the partition lines. There is always the backup service of the imprinted concrete installer and will be restored easily.