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Big reasons stamped concrete is a great alternative to wooden decks

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nelli emelba
Big reasons stamped concrete is a great alternative to wooden decks

If the wooden deck is on your priority list, stamped concrete might not be on your radar. But if you have never investigated the wonders of decorative stamped concrete, you probably do not know that stamped concrete can replicate natural wood for you. This would include anything from smooth wooden finishes to highly textured reclaimed wood planks. So, much before you start pricing out the wooden decking and counting the pennies, check out four big reasons why stamped concrete will be the best alternative for you.


Read the following and meanwhile, if you need help with concrete finishing in Vancouver, you can come to us.


With stamped concrete, the maintenance is equal to zero. You cannot contest between the high-maintenance requirements of a wood deck and the low-maintenance requirements of stamped concrete. If you are looking forward to the time enjoying your backyard instead of maintaining it, you need concrete and nothing else.


While you have to make efforts to protect the wood from direct sun exposure, moisture damage by regular maintenance like sanding, resealing and staining to prevent rot, mold, and discoloration, the finishes of stamped concrete are resistant to moisture and UV damage so, at most, you may want to reseal a concrete deck after a few years to restore any diminished shine.


The cost of a wooden deck is half more than that of a concrete deck. The dirt that gets accumulated between the wooden planks is stubborn, which makes it difficult to clean, and on the other hand, the smooth finish of stamped concrete will not leave any place for such dirt to accumulate.


Believe it or not, concrete is one of the strongest building materials on earth and it has got a life expectancy of 50 to 100 years. On the other hand, wood decking comes in softwoods and hardwoods, but all are porous and they will absorb moisture that can lead to a number of different problems.


In general, the wood of installing a wood deck is much more than having installed stamped concrete. Further, if you are specific on what kind of wood you are going to take such as oak, cedar, mahogany, the cost would increase considerably.


In case, you want to redo an ugly-looking wood deck, stamped concrete can help you get a better look. Come to our team and we can offer you the kind of look you were demanding always. There is also no need for demolition or building a new wood deck on the top of the existing patio.


With stamped concrete around, you can easily have the look of a wood deck, and there would be no cost of maintenance. You will have a durable deck that is going to last for many years beyond the expectation of real wood.

If you wish to install concrete sidewalks in Vancouver, you can talk to us.


Mark Moore is the author of this article. To know more about Concrete Sidewalks in Vancouver and Concrete Finishing in Vancouver please visit the website.


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