Driveways & Walkways
Driveways & Walkways experience a lot of traffic whether it is situated on either a commercial or residential property. There is the traffic from cars, trucks and there is also the one from people which is determinant on the type of activity that goes on within the property. This is why it is important to select a material that can withstand all of this external pressure for your driveways; selecting one that cannot handle the pressure would pretty much reduce the lifespan of the material and cost more, in terms of maintenance.
Residential Driveways & Walkways Driveways and walkways in residential buildings are put through a lot of foot traffic; from children playing on it, to activities and parking cars on it. Also, overtime, harsh weather conditions also leave their marks on the driveways & walkways so before constructing one, you have to make sure that the material to be used can withstand all of this. Doing this from the get-go would save a lot of stress and expenses, especially when it comes to maintenance and long-term use. Commercial Driveways & Walkways Commercial Driveways & Walkways, apart from the high influx of foot traffic also accommodate a lot of load; majorly from the cars parked on it. Also, when it comes to commercial buildings, the general aesthetics of the place is very important and having a cracked driveway or walkway is really not the way to go. Many things have to be put into consideration like durability, versatility, maintenance methods, when thinking of a suitable driveway or walkway materials. With commercial driveways & walkways, you have to be sure that the material used can handle all the weight that is going to be put on it over a period of time. Advantages of Concrete for Driveways & Walkways There are many advantages that come with selecting concrete as your preferred material for your commercial or residential driveway & walkways. The most important one is that it is durable. Durability in choosing a material for your driveway or walkway is important as spending money on repairs from time to time is not a financially wise decision. Concrete is very durable and can withstand a lot of wear and tear for extended periods of time. Another advantage of using concrete is the low maintenance it requires. Concrete can be properly maintained for a short period of time by just sweeping the area occasionally. Also, your concrete driveway or walkway does not have to be boring; you can always opt for stamped or decorative concrete and select different designs. Disadvantages of Concrete for Driveways & Walkways The major disadvantage of concrete for driveways or walkways is the staining; regular concrete is grey in colour and this makes stains like dirt and oil from cars more prominent. A good way to avoid this or reduce the appearance is by opting for stamped or decorative concrete which costs more than the regular one. Also with concrete, in the case that it cracks, and repair has to be carried out on it, the whole concrete area has to be removed and re-laid. |
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