Concrete Driveway Abbotsford

Concrete driveway installed for a standalone luxury home in Abbotsford. The off grey colour really matches the exterior of the home.

When walking down the street, it's common to see asphalt driveway after asphalt driveway. But When someone comes across a beautiful, pristine concrete driveway in a sea of blacktop, it makes an impression. Not only do concrete driveways from Abbotsford Concrete Contractors look impressive, they are made to last long after a comparable asphalt driveway will have crumbled and been replaced.

It doesn't matter how much time and effort you invest in your home and garden, it's often the humble driveway it ends up giving the first impression to visitors. When you have a quality installed concrete driveway, not only do you have a product that's designed for low maintenance and to be long-lasting, you also have a surprising array of options in both color and texture.

Concrete Driveway Finishes

Broom Finish Driveways

Exposed Aggregate Driveway

If you've only seen one type of concrete driveway, it's most likely a broom finish style. Broom finish concrete get its name from brooms being used in the installation process while the cement is still wet. while it's true this is the most economical option for a concrete finish, it's also very popular as it has very good traction and can be used in conjunction with other sorts of concrete finishing.

A broom finish was used for this concrete driveway in Abbotsford. While simple, they grey colour complements the b

This is where you start to get an idea of the possibilities when using concrete. This form of finish is accomplished by pouring the Concrete and after it has dried, stripping away the plane surface, which allows the aggregate (stone) to be exposed. In doing so, you have the possibility of having various colors, designs and patterns. The type of stone sed depends on what sort of end product you desire.

Our Abbotsford client opted for a exposed aggregate center with a stamped concrete border for their driveway.

Stamped Concrete Driveway

Stamped concrete shows just how versatile the material can actually be! While brick, cobblestone or other materials may look beautiful when used as a driveway, they quickly become a nightmare to maintain In addition to their high cost of installation. It is also much easier for weeds to grow between other materials while this is not the case for concrete When using stamped concrete, you get the best of both worlds in that you can have the same color and textures as other materials without all the hassle.

Stamped concrete was the perfect pick for this Abbotsford home's driveway.

Sand Washed Driveway

If you like the idea of more varied patterns and colors like you see in exposed aggregate but you prefer a smooth finish, then a sand washed finish might be just what you're looking for. The process used is similar to the exposed aggregate, but much more subtle. If you don't like the pebbly texture have exposed aggregate, this will still give you the same exact options for color is in designs and be easier to drive and walk on. Since the colors in sizes of stones are limitless, so are your options, allowing you to have exactly the end product you want.

For many of us, our driveways only come to mind when they need replacement or maintenance. But if we take the time to plan and research before installing a driveway, we can end up with a product they will not only be the envy of all our neighbors, it will give us use for many decades to come.

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