by Mazza Concrete | Sep 28, 2017 | Custom Driveways, Driveways
Concrete has been used for driveways for a long time, but now it doesn’t need to be drab. Like patios, the concrete can be salt finished, have exposed aggregate or be stamped. The concrete driveway can also be stained or engraved to give the property great curb appeal. Among the more popular stamped patterns are cobblestone, English Yorkstone, fractured slate, fractured earth, ashlar and riverstone. They can be stamped in interlocking or European fan patterns or a pattern called embossing skin.
If you would like more information about stamped concrete pricing in Birmingham, MI, and surrounding areas please contact Mazza Company Concrete at (248) 625-3305 today!
by Mazza Concrete | Sep 27, 2017 | Driveways, Exposed Aggregate Concrete, Exposed Aggregate Driveway
Another alternative to standard concrete for driveway resurfacing is exposed aggregate concrete. This process leaves a decorative, colorful and rough finish on the concrete.
How is aggregate different than standard concrete? Aggregate is laid in a similar way to concrete, but the smooth top is washed away to reveal a surface that is pebbly yet even enough to walk on and remove snow from. It’s possible to add shading to the concrete to heighten the color.
Maintenance: periodic resealing
Estimated life span: 25 to 40 years
Pros: requires minimal maintenance; provides traction in winter with textured surface; hides chips in surface
Cons: vulnerable to cracking
If you would like more information about aggregate concrete driveway pricing in Birmingham, MI, and surrounding areas please contact Mazza Company Concrete at (248) 625-3305 today!
by Mazza Concrete | Jul 31, 2016 | Concrete, Custom Driveways, Driveways
Pros: Long-lasting. Depending on the weather, exposure to road salt and subsoil preparation, concrete should last at least 15 years and often more than 50 years with biannual sealing and proper drainage. Precise edge treatments are a snap; its smooth surface is ideal for basketball and makes snow removal easy.
Cons: You’ll have to wait seven days for the concrete to cure before driving on it. Cracking is inevitable – particularly in freeze/thaw conditions – and repairs stand out. Concrete can’t be re-layered like asphalt, and should be sealed every two years. The finish can vary widely depending on the installer. Oil stains are tough to remove, colored concrete fades over time. Because concrete cracks when not supported, poor drainage and unstable soil can reduce life span to just five to eight years.
If you would like more information about concrete driveways in Rochester Hills, MI, and surrounding areas please contact Mazza Company Concrete at (248) 625-3305 today!
by Mazza Concrete | Oct 18, 2015 | Concrete, Custom Driveways, Driveways
Pros: Long-lasting. Depending on the weather, exposure to road salt and subsoil preparation, concrete should last at least 15 years and often more than 50 years with biannual sealing and proper drainage. Precise edge treatments are a snap; its smooth surface is ideal for basketball and makes snow removal easy.
Cons: You’ll have to wait seven days for the concrete to cure before driving on it. Cracking is inevitable – particularly in freeze/thaw conditions – and repairs stand out. Concrete can’t be re-layered like asphalt, and should be sealed every two years. The finish can vary widely depending on the installer. Oil stains are tough to remove, colored concrete fades over time. Because concrete cracks when not supported, poor drainage and unstable soil can reduce life span to just five to eight years.
If you would like more information about concrete driveway pricing in Pontiac, MI, and surrounding areas please contact Mazza Company Concrete at (248) 625-3305 today!
by Mazza Concrete | Oct 12, 2015 | Driveways, Exposed Aggregate Concrete, Exposed Aggregate Driveway
If you are looking for a driveway resurfacing alternative to standard concrete, exposed aggregate concrete is an option. This process leaves a decorative, colorful and rough finish on the concrete.
What is the difference between aggregate and standard concrete? Aggregate is laid in a similar way to concrete, but the smooth top is washed away to reveal a surface that is pebbly yet even enough to walk on and remove snow from. It’s possible to add shading to the concrete to heighten the color.
Maintenance: may require periodic resealing
Estimated life span: 25 to 40 years
Pros: requires minimal maintenance; provides traction in winter with textured surface; hides chips in surface
Cons: vulnerable to cracking
If you would like more information about aggregate concrete driveway pricing in Bloomfield Township, MI, and surrounding areas please contact Mazza Company Concrete at (248) 625-3305 today!
