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Salem IL Concrete Porches and Patios
The Association of Home Builders says that concrete is the most popular patio material in the USA. Poured concrete is used more than pavers or natural stone in homes throughout the country. The decorative options, durability and low maintenance of concrete offer more design options than other materials. A concrete patio also allows you to blend the interior and exterior living spaces together seamlessly. There are endless options for decorative surfaces in your new outdoor kitchen, living room, seating area, fireplace and water feature.
Concrete can be stained to coordinate with the interior décor as well as the landscape. Using stamping or engraving allows the homeowner to simulate the look of brick, flagstone or tile, while building unique structures that could not be accomplished with those materials. As an investment, concrete patios cost less than patios made of brick or natural stone because they are less labor-intensive to install. Upgrading your backyard with a decorative concrete will not only improve the look of your landscape but it will be easy to maintain and will withstand harsh weather conditions. Unlike paving stones, you won't have joints that sprout grass and weeds and the concrete won’t warp, rot or require periodic staining. |
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Concrete patios are more popular now since homeowners have realized the benefits and the concrete design options have expanded. A concrete requires little to no maintenance and lasts much longer than wood or composite material. This means the cost you pay over the lifetime of your home for the patio is much lower. As an example, the lifetime cost of a concrete patio that lasts 70 years is likely five to ten times less than a wood deck that needs regular maintenance and must be replaced every 15-20 years. The durability advantage of concrete is even more prominent in areas with extreme temperatures that wreak havoc on wood and composite materials. Other durability advantages of concrete over a traditional wood deck include no rotten wood, termites, splinters, warping or broken boards.
Another issue many homeowners have with wood decks is having spiders, rodents and snakes living in the open space beneath their deck. This is a non-issue with concrete patios as there are no open spaces or cavities between the deck and the ground.
Unlike wood or composite material, concrete can be stamped with a wide array of patterns like cobblestone, brick, tile, and wood plank. Stamping can be combined with staining of any color to further customize the appearance. Concrete can be poured to fit any design and any shape, thereby giving you the option to have curved edges, built in steps, multiple tiers and anything else you can envision.
Another issue many homeowners have with wood decks is having spiders, rodents and snakes living in the open space beneath their deck. This is a non-issue with concrete patios as there are no open spaces or cavities between the deck and the ground.
Unlike wood or composite material, concrete can be stamped with a wide array of patterns like cobblestone, brick, tile, and wood plank. Stamping can be combined with staining of any color to further customize the appearance. Concrete can be poured to fit any design and any shape, thereby giving you the option to have curved edges, built in steps, multiple tiers and anything else you can envision.
If you’re thinking along the lines of a deck, perhaps its because you want something elevated and level with your front or back door. This is no problem at all! We can also do a block and slab porch that will integrate perfectly with your home. No need for lattice work under a deck to keep out pests. Your porch will sit on a solid foundation of concrete blocks. These can be smooth or textured, stained or painted, so you have tons of options! And up on top, the finished concrete can be stamped to look like wood, stone, brick, tile, you name it! It can also be stained using a variety of colors and techniques! Reach out to us today and let’s discuss your options!
