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Benefits of Concrete Driveways

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:17:37 +0000

Concrete driveways offer many wonderful and applicable options to the exterior of one’s home. Concrete driveways are durable, look great, are cost effective and can be maintained well.

Most homeowners want the exterior, as well as the interior to look good and that is where a concrete driveway becomes a part of a good-looking home. What makes a concrete driveway an asset for homeowners is its color, texture and a traditional look that not only works well for most homes but highlights the property value of a home.

What some don’t know is that concrete driveways can add an enhanced look to one’s driveway with optional choices that give the appearance of slate, stone or brick. Many designs are available for the homeowner; designs that enhance and upgrade the look of most homes. Browse Lowell Russell Concrete’s photo gallery of concrete driveways for ideas and examples.

What makes concrete driveways an excellent choice for homeowners is its functionality and its many design options. In addition, concrete driveways heighten and enhance the value of one’s property. Concrete also is very durable and can last up to 30 years with little maintenance required.

Once a concrete driveway has been finished, it is advised to apply a high quality sealer on the entire concrete area. This sealer will help protect the concrete from being damaged from thaw and freeze cycles and from absorbing moisture. This is also where it pays to invest in high quality concrete and the experienced workmanship of a contractor.

If you want to explore the many possibilities of Minnesota concrete driveways for your home or business, consider contacting Lowell Russell Concrete, Inc. in Minnesota, at 952-461-3710 or Request a Quote online. We offer a variety of decorative concrete services, including interior and exterior applications, staining, stenciling and imprinting of concrete.

Benefits of Concrete Driveways

The Many Uses of Concrete in Your Home or Business

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:24:46 +0000

Concrete is used to pour foundations and walls in buildings and structures around the world, which is a building material made from water, sand, gravel and cement. Approximately six billion tons of concrete are produced every year, and concrete is one of the most durable building materials ever created. Together, steel and concrete can make buildings as high as skyscrapers, but most people don’t realize the elegance and beauty of poured concrete for use around their home or business.

The most popular use of concrete that most people are familiar with is pouring foundations for homes and driveways. Concrete can also be used to create patios in backyards, provide decoration in the form of steps and walkways, lines the outside of swimming pools, and provides the foundation for decks.

Plain concrete is often used for these projects, but a variant called stamped or imprinted concrete is also popular. Stamped concrete is concrete that has been stamped or imprinted with patterns on the surface so as to resemble brick, tile or even wood. Stamped concrete is durable, like plain concrete, and can add a certain elegance to outdoor decor. You can even customize stamped concrete to the pattern that you want, making it easy for home decorators to design the look and feel of their interior and exterior living and work spaces with durable and affordable materials.

If you want to explore the many possibilities of concrete for your home or business, consider contacting Lowell Russell Concrete, Inc. in Minnesota, at 952-461-3710 or Request a Quote online. We offer a variety of decorative concrete services, including interior and exterior applications, staining, stenciling and imprinting of concrete.

Benefits of Concrete Driveways

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:11:37 +0000

A finished concrete driveway adds “shine” to a house. Cured out, textured, and stained concrete makes for a premium polish. Durable, easily maintained, and available in an array of colors, patterns, and textures, concrete is a top rate choice for quality driveway material.

Just a short while back, finished driveway materials came in asphalt or concrete, black or white (sometimes gray). Choosing which product to install centered on the cost of initial installation, product life cycle, and personal tastes.

A report by the American Concrete Pavement Association clears up the issue of initial cost and product life span for us (http://www.concreteroads.org/SR992P.pdf). Concrete is a better buy.

So let’s look at taste. Your driveway is the portal to your home. Let it make a good impression. Standard coloring and textures are still available, but there has never been a time of greater choice in concrete driveway applications. The decorative options are astonishing, beautiful, and reasonably priced.

Matching the exterior layout and decor of your home has never been easier. Consider the large array of available texture designs offered by Lowell Russell Concrete:

· Broom finish.
· Stacked bond.
· Basket weave.
· Interlocking.
· Running bond.
· Herringbone.
· Octagon square.
· Clay tile.
· Victorian.

With matching edging, a full crayon-pack of colors, and an easy to use online Exterior Concrete Designer, Lowell Russell Concrete can help you assemble the perfect look for your concrete driveway. And when the vision is fully shaped, Lowell Russell Concrete can also help you put a long lasting, finished “shine” to your home.

Benefits of Concrete Driveways