7 Advantages of a Concrete Driveway for Your Home

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7 Advantages of a Concrete Driveway for Your Home
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• A driveway is an essential part of many homes
  across the U.S. and they can make a huge
  difference not only to the way a home looks, but
  the way it functions, too. However, a poorly
  constructed driveway can just as easily turn your
  home into an eyesore, and make getting to it a
  real trial.
• For a modern and elegant driveway that
  complements your home, choose a concrete
  contractor to build it for you. Below are 7
  advantages of a sturdy, good looking concrete
  driveway

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• 1.Longevity A professionally installed concrete
  driveway has an average lifespan of 50-60 longer
  than other driveways, such as those made from
  asphalt. While you might save money initially
  with an asphalt driveway, the maintenance it will
  require over the years, will mean that typically,
  it will cost more than a concrete one in the long
  term.
• 2.Aesthetic appeal Colored concrete can jazz up
  an ordinary looking driveway, while plain
  concrete, can give a home a sleek, unified look.
  Stamped concrete can add a pleasing element of
  texture, while exposed aggregates offer a highly
  textured, three-dimensional look.

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• 3.Load bearing capacity Asphalt and other
  materials are susceptible to damage due to their
  flexibility, while the rigidity of a concrete
  driveway allows for the better handling of heavy
  loads.
• 4.Reduced maintenance costs With the use of
  contraction joints and penetrating sealers, you
  can reduce the need for costly maintenance of
  your concrete driveway. Clear sealers offer
  protection against deicers and moisture
  absorption, while contraction joints isolate
  cracking that occurs as concrete shrinks. Even
  with occasions resealing, an asphalt driveway
  simply wont last as long as a concrete one.

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• 5.Surface characteristic When a concrete driveway
  is installed, it doesnt release evaporative oils
  that can stick to the soles of your shoes, such
  as is the case with asphalt. If an oily or
  corrosive compound is spilled on the surface of
  an asphalt driveway, it can be easy to track the
  sticky material all through the home or into
  vehicles this problem is compounded in hot
  weather.
• 6.Better for the environment A concrete driveway
  requires less energy both in production and
  placement, and lasts longer than other types of
  driveways, making it a more environmentally
  friendly option than some other materials.

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• 7.Increased resale value If you have any plans to
  sell your home in the future, a concrete driveway
  could help you sell it for more. With its
  reputation for longevity and ease of maintenance,
  buyers will likely choose a home with a concrete
  driveway over an asphalt one, and you could even
  sell it for more.
• If youre ready to improve your home with the
  addition of a concrete driveway, reach out to an
  experienced concrete contractor to find out more.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor and concrete contractor in
  Astoria NY. From initial design to final clean
  up, our results speak for themselves. We are
  fully licensed, insured, and bonded to provide
  both commercial and residential construction
  services to customers in Astoria and the
  surrounding area. Proud to serve New York State
  for 25 years. No job is too small nor too big. If
  you are looking for a concrete contractor in
  Queens NY or want to know more about our wide
  range of professional but affordable construction
  and repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.