Patterned Cement with it's distinguishing attributes is fast becoming the preferred flooring material of choice for Architects, Designers and Homeowners all over ....
Thats what architect Phillip Ewald says about The Patterned Concrete crave thats sweeping across this bustling community.
When ConcreteForever.com expanded its patterned concrete/stamped cement division and starting offering their exotic architectural cast in place patterned cement patios, driveways and sidewalks to the residential clients in Houston rather than just Malls, Schools and commercial facilities it literally took Houston by storm with the exotic concrete patio fad spreading like wild fire, says staff engineer Richard Keelin.
The costs of turn-key installations associated with a Patterned Concrete Patio that is colored, stained, engraved, molded, patterned, stamped and integrated with the latest technology in engineered concrete composite technology are calculated at an average rate of between $8.00 and $12.00 per sq ft (square foot) for a nominal slab thickness of 5" to 6" depending on quantity, design and other project variables that contribute to the construction budget.
A patterned concrete driveway with a nominal slab thickness of 6" to 8", dual reinforcement, stained, colored, integral molecular fiber reinforcement, molding, engraving, concrete demolition and site excavation, patterned, texturing and sealing usually costs between $8.00 to 15.00 per sq ft for a turn key installation.
The structural integrity of a Decorative slate patterned cement patio in Houston installed versus a natural slate installation is generally about 110% greater than it's natural stone counterpart.
By nature, stone, slate and other natural materials have relative low strength properties and are unable to sustain under loads. So a Decorative ECC Stamped Concrete Patio or Stamped Concrete Driveway is a viable, smart alternative to installing natural stone or slate versus a structurally engineered concrete composite Patio or Drive way.
Patios used to be just a plain concrete slab with a broom finish or if the builder got fancy an exposed aggregate (pebble) finish.
Now, if you stroll through many of the upscale residential neighborhoods you'll see that patios, driveways and walkways in Houston Texas have taken on a whole new meaning as the patterned concrete installers embrace not only feng shui design but also integrating colors, stamped slate, stamped stone and cast in place decorative concrete benches that add splendor to any Houston residence.
Houston Patio Builder and supervisor at ConcreteForever.com, Juan Diago says, "Homeowners are embracing our hi-tech Patios and Houston is beginning to get thirsty for the "I want That" fever that is catching on all over Houston Texas.
Utilizing the latest in Engineered Concrete Composites that offer a decorative concrete patio that looks like stone, slate and even wood but has the structural flexibility that has been integrated in concrete bridges and overpasses for years.
"Our extensive commercial background has given us an opportunity to utilize the best technology available today into Houstons Residential market offering superior houston patio installations that you couldn't get five years ago", says Jay Gonzales, Supervisor for ConcreteForever.com
