Your driveway is the first architectural detail your guests will encounter. As Weeks Sand & Concrete points out, it's an excellent opportunity to make a design statement and add value to your property. With more than 30 years of experience, this locally owned and operated sand, gravel, and concrete business understands which materials are best suited for driveways—and concrete tops their list.

Having served residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Cameron, NC, Weeks Sand & Concrete draws from their experience to list five benefits of concrete driveways:

• Heat-Resistant: Compared to dark asphalt, light-colored concrete does a better job of reflecting heat. This is ideal for homes or buildings with driveways that face the hot afternoon sun, as well as kids who crave playtime.
• Customizable: Although plain concrete looks sleek on its own, you can stain or paint your driveway for a personal touch. Some property owners choose to stamp their concrete surfaces with decorative textures before the material has fully cured.
• Low-Maintenance: To keep a concrete driveway looking brand-new, clean oil stains and tire marks as soon as they appear, and have the surface resealed every three to five years.
• Long-Lasting: Concrete is far more durable than gravel and lasts longer than asphalt. As long it's properly maintained, a concrete driveway may endure up to 30 years.
• Cost-Effective: Even though it's a bit more expensive than asphalt, given its longevity and minimal maintenance needs, a concrete driveway is more cost-effective in the long run. Furthermore, its beauty adds curb appeal, boosting your property's resale value.

When choosing the best concrete mixture for a driveway, Weeks Sand & Concrete recommends air-entrained admixtures. These create tiny air bubbles to offset expansion and contraction during extreme temperature fluctuations. They also absorb additional moisture from heavy rains and thawing snow.

If you need help choosing an admixture, contact Weeks Sand & Concrete today at (919) 499-4272. Have a different project in need of fill sand or gravel? This concrete supplier has just what you're looking for. Visit the website to learn more.