Pattern imprinted concrete Vs blocks paved driveways and patios
Exterior flooring by different paving materials give the final finish to the outdoor areas of your home. Patios, gardens, driveways and swimming pool make up your outdoors and you cannot just leave them to rot without protecting these areas with concrete pavement. These are important areas that family members use frequently so it is important that you choose the pattern imprinted concrete in Reading because the outdoor paving materials is immensely strong , durable and easy to maintain. There are more attributes that you can trust to obtain from the flooring material.
Advantages
- Paving floors using pattern imprinted concrete materials is much sought after paving material because they are dust proof, waterproof, oil and stain resistant.
- You can customize the flooring to achieve the desired visual effects
- The flooring is hard and can withstand heavy load such as cars, increased foot traffic etc
- Imprinted concrete floor is poured in one mass over a sub base and the patterns are created using desired design imprinted mats on wet concrete.
- The installation is easy and can be completed the same day.
- Curing period is less and the top layer is kept shining with a outer layer of polish
- Huge choice of customization with colours and patterns
One of the flaw with the imprinted concrete flooring is if it ever breaks you may require complete re-installation. The material is composed in such a way that such incident do not happen in a hurry. One of the biggest plus with imprinted concrete pavements is that it repulses water and does not allow it to sit on the surface. There is no concern for leakage because the flooring is one big slab without any discontinuity. You can hugely rely on the capability and capacity of the imprinted concrete driveway or patio, garden or walkways.
Stamped concrete Vs block pavers
It looks real with you use stamped concrete on your patio. One of the reasons for this wonder is that the mats that are used to make the imprint are made with the same material they are supposed to replicate. You will obtain natural looks to your driveways and patios and this flooring can mimic natural looks to give you an earthy visual and feeling. The final result with stamped concrete is that it will look better than the real one that they are mimicking. In stamped concrete floor there won’t be any joints thus any possibility of water collecting in the grout lines but also leaking water below the concrete floor. Block on the other hand are disjointed thus create gaps where weed growth is predicted. This may not a good thing because these can produce microorganism in your home and cause allergic reactions and illnesses. Bloc pavers like bricks and concrete blocks could retain water in the grout lines and certainly destabilize the uniformity and integrity of the paved floor.
Block pavers are strong and durable and can even serve you for lifetime if you are able to keep them clean and dry. Block pavers have the tendency to grow moss and weeds which can be dangerous to your well being. However it is capable of bearing huge loads and stands the test of time. You can regularly drive over the pavement without dislodging a brick or breaking it. Block paving is also resistant to chemicals, slats, frost and oils and will not suffer wear and tear unless you bang with a sledgehammer running a JCB or bulldozer over it.
Are they slippery?
Slipping on the floor while walking can be attributed to the character of the floor you have chosen. The stamped concrete floor is textured thus won’t slippery in spite of heavy rains or deluge of water. However it can sometimes get slippery due to moisture on the surface like any other paving or flooring material. With stamped concrete you can fortify it by adding non-skidding additives with heavier texture and avoid slip accidents. You can consult Garden paving slabs Oxfordshire in this matter and you will surely get the best opinion and recommendations from them.
How long block pavers and imprinted concrete floors last?
The imprinted concrete floor like traditional concrete flooring will last for several decades. This will depend on how you use the floor and the amount of efforts made to keep the floor clean and incidents free. The surface is foul weather proof, rain water proof and also harsh weather conditions and heat. A sealant is applied over the imprinted concrete floor to prevent damages from water, wear and tear and abrasions.
If you want the latest imprinted concrete flooring for your patio or paving garden paths, walkways and driveways with blocks you can rely on First Impression Driveways, UK. You can get in touch with them on phone numbers 0800521658, 01865582767 or by sending mail to info@firstimpressionsdrivewaysandpatios.co.uk.