Versatility

Concrete driveways and patios are unlike any other type of surface. The look of poured concrete varies more than any other type of material used for driveways, including brick.  Why are concrete driveways so versatile? Concrete can be shaped into any pattern.  It can be lightly smoothed or heavily brushed; surfaced with attractive pebbles; swirled or scored; tinted or painted; patterned; or molded to resemble another material.

Durability

In addition to concrete's versatility, concrete is durable and can stand up to a range of weather conditions found in Minnesota.  In fact, we take special measures to ensure the durability of the concrete driveways we produce by  using 4500 psi (pounds per square inch) concrete poured 4” thick and adding ½ “ steel reinforcement bar every 4’ on center.

Because of it’s solid 4500 psi rating and the addition of ½ “ steel reinforcement bar , stamped concrete will last longer than any other type of masonry installation. This steel reinforcement gives the concrete the necessary tensile strength to resist the constant heaving produced by the freezing and thawing of the ground.  Traditional materials such as pavers, cobblestone, or asphalt will settle unevenly during the freeze/thaw cycle of winter.

Cost Effective

Homeowners who have concrete driveways or patios will quickly tell you concrete driveways cost less than driveways made of stone, brick or tile. Many say that the lower price tag combined with the wide array of patterns and colors available is one of the main draws of choosing a concrete driveway. Your concrete driveway can be stamped to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile, and even wood. Some contractors estimate stamped concrete costs one-third less than the cost of other materials.

Distinctive

Stamped concrete is concrete that is patterned to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile and even wood. Stamped concrete is becoming increasingly popular and a more frequent material of choice for homeowners across the country because of the wide array of patterns and colors available, particularly compared to other potential driveway materials. Colors and patterns for stamped concrete are often chosen to blend with other stone or tile elements at the residence. Complex designs incorporating steps, courtyards, and fountains can be achieved. Stamped concrete can also be blended with other decorative concrete elements such as exposed aggregate finishes and acid-etch staining.