If you’ve recently purchased a home or are ready to spruce up your landscaping this spring, you may be overwhelmed by the many options available for your dream patio. If you feel torn between cost and aesthetics, you’re in for a sweet surprise; you can have both. With a stamped concrete patio, you can have the decorative look of wood, stone, or tile at a fraction of the price.

What Are the Benefits of a Concrete Patio?

Easy to Install

Concrete is easy to pour and requires less labor than other options like brick paver, wood, or tile. Installation is generally cheaper and takes less time to complete. You’ll be able to enjoy lounging on your patio in no time.

Durable

Concrete patios are made from a high-strength mix with built-in reinforcements and multiple coats of sealer to prevent cracking. Even under extreme weather conditions, your patio should last up to 30 years. 

Wear-Resistant

With concrete, you don’t have to worry about damage from furniture, and as long as you keep invasive tree roots away, it won’t settle unevenly. Other materials can require regular maintenance or repairs. Concrete, on the other hand, maintains its sturdy composure over the years. 

Low Maintenance

Because concrete is a solid surface, dirt, grass, and weeds won’t leak through like with individual tiles or stone pavers. Also, you won’t have to deal with staining and sealing to prevent rot and termites in wood. If your patio gets dirty, you can simply rinse it with a hose and let it air-dry.

What If You Don’t Like the Look of Concrete?

Concrete is immensely versatile. You can frame it into any shape you want and can pour large pieces that can be stenciled to look like smaller, individual pieces. Concrete contractors can stamp, engrave, and stain concrete to mimic expensive stone, tile, or even wood.  

Also, if you ever need repairs, it’s easier to match custom concrete than to find replacement pieces for other materials. Sometimes, you may even be able to fix the patio yourself.

 

If you’d like an expensive-looking patio on a budget, the team at Melvin Hubbard Concrete Construction Inc. in Broken Arrow, OK, can help. If you have cracks to fill or need your driveway repaved, they will make your concrete look brand-new. They don’t cut corners to give you the best results, and they’ll take the time to understand and execute your vision. Request a free estimate online or call (918) 857-1163.