Are Concrete Driveways A Good Choice?

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If you are in the market for a new driveway it is worth taking an hour or so to have a look at what is available. Over the past decade new technology has changed the range of drives that are available for residential homes and some of the old favourites have been updated and given a modern twist. Concrete driveways are an example of this.

Nowadays, concrete driveways are a good choice for homeowners as well as commercial property owners.

How Concrete Driveways Have Changed

Early concrete driveways were pretty ugly. They were very robust and lasted for decades, but they did not look good. Initially raw concrete was laid onto a compacted hardcore base, so all you got was a boring beige drive, which did not have a smooth surface.

Modern concrete driveways come in a wide variety of colours, textures and finishes. You can even have decorative concrete driveways done with patterns and designs built into the concrete. The most popular of these are fake cobble stones, which provide good grip as well as looking great.

If you have a slopped driveway textured concrete driveways are a good looking and ...
... practical solution.

Revitalising Old Concrete Driveways

If you have an existing concrete driveway you are better off at looking at getting it brought up to date rather than having it ripped up completely. Provided it is in reasonable condition you can have it re-laid using chip and tarmac or, depending on the finish of the concrete, in bonded resin.

If you plan to get your old concrete drive refreshed look for firms that have experience of laying concrete driveways. They will know if the condition and depth of your existing drive will allow them to lay a new wearing course over the top of the existing concrete. They also know which materials will work best and last the longest. Before making a final decision on how to bring your old concrete drive up to date take the time to find out what kind of guarantee they can offer you. A ten year guarantee is best.

Cheshire Boned Driveways have experience of laying resin bonded stone, tarmac and concrete driveways. They only use qualified workmen and all their work is guaranteed.