Driveways are an essential element to any home as they provide a stable surface for your car/s and they can also become a feature of the front garden. Concrete is a great choice for your driveways but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to settle for the boring, grey option. Read on for more.

Concrete is the perfect material for driveways as it is a strong option, able to cope with the weight of cars day after day. Concrete is also attractive as long gone are the days of using plain grey concrete for your driveways. Now there are a huge range of finishes for you to choose from, such as stencilled, stamped, exposed aggregate, and all of these are available in a huge range of colours. Many different designs are also available depending on the concrete finish that you choose.

It is a good idea to have your concrete poured by a professional as they will ensure that the right number of expansion joints is cut into the concrete. Expansion joints are important as they help to prevent the concrete from cracking in different weather conditions. The professional will also ensure that the driveway is correctly sealed so that the concrete is water repellent and resists staining from things such as oil spills.

Concrete driveways can be laid by concretors or tradesmen that work for a specialist driveway company. These professionals will lay your new driveway to exacting standards and you will end up with a driveway that will really stand the test of time. Make sure you get a quote for the materials and labour and always remember to ask your professional how long you have to let the concrete cure for before you can start to use the driveway.