Concrete Patio Pavers vs. Solid Concrete

At Sikes Asphalt Group Inc., we perform a lot of driveway installation and maintenance, but we also provide concrete services for smaller projects, including patio construction. If you’re considering replacing, repairing or installing a concrete patio at your home or business, you’ve come to the right place!

We’ve helped countless clients with their outdoor relaxation spaces, and we’d love to make you our next satisfied customer. Understanding the materials you can choose from is one of the first items we’ll discuss during an initial consultation, and knowing the difference between concrete patio pavers in Santa Rosa, CA and their solid counterpart is a good place to start.

What are these materials?

Before we get started, we’ll help you plan out and envision the overall look of your patio space. Next, we’ll go over materials selection. Concrete patio pavers in Santa Rosa, CA are a great choice. They are individual slabs of concrete that can be made in many different sizes, shapes, colors and textures, giving customers a wide range of customization that many people find appealing.

On the other hand, we can also create a solid concrete patio outside of your home or business. This is just what it sounds like—it’s a poured slab that’s professionally and safely installed by our technicians, with minimal disruption to your yard.

How do you install them?

When we install a solid concrete patio in Santa Rosa, CA, we first create a border of wooden planks to create a “form” for the concrete to settle into. Next, we pour in the liquid concrete, smooth it down and ensure it’s level. It should be fully set and cured in around 48 hours, so in really no time at all you’ll be able to enjoy your new outdoor entertaining space.

When it comes to pavers, the process is a bit different. We’ll place the slabs around the area we’ve established with you in the right pattern before applying a special sand that fills the cracks between them and ensures they’re properly set in place. Finally, we compact the entire area to effectively seal the pavers.

Are there any major differences between these options?

First of all, it’s important to note that both of these types of surfaces are easy to maintain, since concrete is resistant to such threats as mold, mildew, rot and water. You can typically clean it with warm water and a stiff brush, and maybe a mild detergent when it’s called for.

If either of these surfaces are ever damaged, then the repair process is a bit different. If you opted for pavers, damaged slabs can usually just be replaced. Solid concrete can be trickier—many cracks can be patched, but a full replacement might be necessary if there’s major damage.

If you’re considering a poured concrete patio or one made out of concrete patio pavers in Santa Rosa, CA, reach out to Sikes Asphalt Group Inc. We will work with you to create an attractive and functional outdoor entertaining space using materials that require minimal maintenance on your part. If this sounds like something you want to learn more about, give us a call today for your free estimate!

 

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