1. Low Maintenance, Easy Clean Up
The cracks between bricks and stone are typically filled with grout, which often requires regular scrubbing to keep clean. When they aren’t, you’ll find weeds and grass growing through the cracks, which can be difficult to maintain. With a seamless concrete structure, weeds are never a worry and clean up is as simple as a quick sweep or spray-down with a garden hose.
2. More Creative Freedom
Concrete pathways, patios, and steps can be poured in locations where other materials simply can’t go, at least not without a major change to the land. With a diverse range of options, stamped concrete also gives homeowners the freedom to create structures that fit their home’s personality. With stamped concrete, you can create a cohesive hardscape where all of your fixtures work in harmony with one another, creating a beautiful flow and pleasant atmosphere for any home.
3. A Cooler, Well-Lit Yard
Concrete is an excellent reflector of light, which means less electricity usage and less trapped heat. That’s good news for the environment, and it can save you some serious money when it comes to outdoor lighting. Darker materials trap light and emit heat into the surrounding air, but even the darkest tints of concrete meet or exceed LEED standards.
4. Love that Lasts
There’s nothing fun about building your dream yard only to find yourself replacing worn out boards or cracked tiles after a few years. The only big maintenance project your stamped concrete will need is a thorough powerwash and reseal every two to three years. Stamped concrete allows for aesthetically pleasing structures that, if well maintained, can last decades.