Over the years, concrete in general has increased and decreased in popularity several times. Many people worry that they will become bored of the material or will simply regret their decision. Due to this, they ask the opinion of other people which leads to the spreading of many concrete related myths. Here at Stone Made Drives, we’ve put together some of the top myths and the correct information for your reading pleasure…
Myth: Concrete is impermeable
Many people are unaware that concrete is actually a porous material. This means that all liquids and vapour can pass through it very easily, including rainwater. How porous the concrete is will be determined by many external factors such as the mix, supplementary material, chemicals and sealants used. The important thing to remember is that it is not impermeable.
Myth: You can do your own DIY concrete driveway
Any hardware store will have an aisle or two dedicated to DIY materials, such as concreting. Although it may seem simple to mix and pour concrete yourself, it is not something that can be learnt overnight. The art of laying concrete takes a many years to perfect. The DIY route may be handy for small jobs, however larger tasks such as driveways should be left to the professionals
Myth: Concrete has no aesthetic value
A big concrete myth which has been spread for many years focuses on the idea that concrete is ugly and rather industrial-looking. Contrastingly, there are actually many different colours, styles, finishes and textures that concrete can be bought in. In reality, we’re spoilt for choice!
The Stone Made family love it when our customers know exactly what they are buying, which is why we have corrected the most popular myths. Get in contact with the best concrete driveways Hive has to offer today for all your concrete driveway needs!
