Custom Experts Blog

Before deciding to invest in a concrete yard or choose wood or paving stones, ask yourself this question. Would you rather make the most of your summer days relaxing or receiving guests on your terrace than spending your weekends weeding among the cobblestones or repainting your parquet? If your answer is yes, then concrete is the flooring material for you. Read on to learn more why it is the best choice.

Benefits of installing a concrete patio

Installing a concrete patio gives you more design options. Concrete allows you to temper as you wish or, if that suits your personality better, use bright colors and unique shapes, contours or stampings. Advancements in color and dyeing in recent years have given you plenty of options. So whether you want to achieve a neutral color transition from nature or announce to the world that your yard is a place of its own, cast-in-place concrete can do the trick. there.

And unlike wood, concrete can be poured into any shape, so it can fit the smallest yard sizes. And speaking of quirks, if you can make such a unique design, your contractor can carve it into your deck with modern stamping tools. If you’re curious about how long stamped concrete lasts, read our blog post here.

But if you lean towards a conservative design, you can leave it smooth and rectangular as homeowners have done for years. Or you can choose to appear pretentious for a more rustic look.But no matter how you want your concrete yard to look, maintenance is minimal. Aside from sweeping or blowing off the leaf as needed and watering it from time to time, there is no need for paints and fillings, and no weeds to drag between the paving slabs.

The only thing your yard will ask of you is to sit down and enjoy it. For more useful information, read our blog on the type of concrete used for patios.

Concrete patio is an investment

Versatility and ease of maintenance are two main reasons. And snake is the definitive word here. Solid concrete. It withstands freezing temperatures and wind and rain. This means that unlike pavers that are prone to cracking or peeling, pavers will not require expensive repair or replacement. It will rot, break, or become a feeding ground for termites and carpenter ants like wood, so you won’t have to spend money on new boards and nails, and unless you’re not comfortable with the wood, pay for it. money for carpenters to cut and hammer them into place.If the rule of thumb for investing is to buy low and sell high, a concrete yard will follow it to your home.

So when it’s time to sell your home, you’ll sell more because potential buyers will be willing to pay more for a deck that has stood the test of time and looks like new.Environmentally, installing one of these patios is an investment in the future of the planet as there is no need to cut trees to replace damaged wood, and no harmful chemicals Wood Sealant Solvent-based will not penetrate the floor, nor smoke. cause air pollution.

Why choose Custom Grading & Concrete for your concrete yard

If you live in North Carolina there are many reasons to choose Custom Grading & Concrete for your yard installation. First, we are top quality from start to finish. This applies not only to the materials that go into our concrete, but also to our workers, who are all very experienced. If you ask any neighbor who has trusted us to build their yard, you will hear words like professionalism, diligence, courtesy, and quality used time and time again.

And just to make sure you feel the same way, at least one of us owners will be on hand every day to help you if needed Speaking to us, Custom Grading & Concrete has remained a family business for over 20 years. This means you’ll be giving back to the community by allowing us to install your deck. And since we’re local, you’ll also be supporting the environment. Our trucks carrying our buoys, gravelers and equipment will not travel as far to contractors in further areas of the area. So we will use less oil and gas.

But installing the terrace is just one of the tasks that people entrust to us. We were also called upon to build driveways and concrete floors. And when you walk through the area and come across workers repairing roads, building cisterns, building curbs, or paving gravel for mall parking lots, keep a close eye.