Have questions about our concrete services? Check out some of our most frequently asked questions below. Hopefully we can help answer some of your questions.
What is Stamped Concrete?
Stamped concrete, is just that: concrete that is stamped to resemble brick, slate, flagstone, stone, tile, wood, and various other patterns and textures. Areas you typically find stamped concrete is: patios, sidewalks, driveways, pool decks, and interior flooring. Because stamped concrete resembles other building materials, it is a less expensive alternative to using those other materials such as stone, slate or brick.
Where Can I Put Stamped Concrete?
Stamped concrete can be used for sidewalks, driveways, patios, pool decks and other residential locations.
Will Colors Fade?
The colors are mixed directly into the concrete, ensuring the color throughout the slab.
Stamped Concrete vs Pavers
Poured concrete covers a larger area of land quickly and is fairly inexpensive. Pavers tend to be more expensive and are purchased individually.
Winter Concrete Care
Don’t allow snow and ice to accumulate on your concrete during the first winter. Keeping your concrete clear helps prevent snow from building up in the concrete and reducing the freeze/thaw cycle. The less the freeze/thaw cycle affects your concrete, the less likely for it to cause damage.
Can Shovels Cause Damage?
One thing to remember with shovels is metal shovels are typically sharp and have a tendency to have bent corners. Those sharp edges and bent corners can damage the surface of your concrete. Plastic shovels are recommended.
Can I Use Salt or Chemical De-Icer?
Avoid any deicers the first winter on new concrete. Clear your concrete and use sand for traction. Salt and chemical deicers can cause damage to your concrete over time, causing discoloration and cracking.
Will Concrete Crack?
To minimize any cracking JZS Concrete follow standard procedures, including: using a firmly compacted base below the contract being poured, adding nylon fiber to concrete when mixing, the use of expansion joints and placing saw cuts at least 1/3 of the depth of concrete every 12 to 15 feet. We will work with you on the placement of expansion joints and cuts to incorporate it into your concrete design.
