Interlocking Versus Concrete: What Is Right For Your Home

Now is the best time to take on a new home improvement job. Perhaps you’ve been thinking of revamping the exterior of your home with a fresh new walkway, driveway, or patio area with a clean look and modern design. Not sure where to start in terms of design and material? Take a walk around your neighbourhood or browse Pinterest for ideas and inspiration. You’ve probably seen a few designs that you’re fond of but when you’re not entirely sure about the difference between interlocking or concrete. We understand that turning these ideas into reality can seem like a real challenge.  

So before you get started with your next home improvement job, discover what is right for your home’s design. Here is some helpful information that will help you better understand the difference between interlocking and concrete:

Interlocking

Interlocking offers many ways to customize your design – there are lots of options. With interlocking, you can create designs that look like old-world charm, quaint cottage, or country-style living. Want a more updated design? You can create a design that is completely modern, sleek, and new. The design options are endless because interlocking is so versatile and durable. It’s made of concrete so it can withstand foot traffic, heavy loads, and extreme weather conditions.

Interlocking designs will have gaps between the stones, these gaps are usually filled with polymeric sand to prevent grass and weeds from growing through and keep the stones from shifting. Interlocking also helps with run-off rain and water buildup because it’s able to drain more effectively.

The easier part is the maintenance. Simply, wash your interlocking driveway or walkway with a high pressure hose – it doesn’t have to be power washed, but the option is yours. If you are concerned about oil spills on your interlocking driveway, it can be washed with mild soap and water. If there are severely stained or damaged areas, you can replace the blocks without disrupting the entire design.

Concrete

When it comes to concrete, the simplest way to explain its durability is that it will appear as if it were just finished even years down the road. Since concrete is poured into a mold, it can be customized to any shape, such as curved walkways for more detailed designs. Concrete is very low maintenance because it’s so durable. It is strong enough to sustain a power washer and able to endure even the strongest deicing products during extreme weather conditions.  It is a preferred choice among homeowners because of its affordability and ability to achieve great results.

No matter what option you choose, Seal Tech Inc. is your concrete and interlocking professionals. They can help guide you through the many options available that will best suit your home and overall design. It’s also a great time to start considering whether your deck needs a little TLC.  Seal Tech Inc. offers a wide range of services for deck staining and maintenance – it’s a quick and easy option to get your deck ready to host your summer BBQ or patio party with your friends. It’s amazing how a little home improvement can transform your home and backyard into an oasis.  

Don’t wait any longer to make your design ideas become a reality, get it ready in time to enjoy all summer long. Hurry, summer won’t last long. Contact Seal Tech Inc. today for more information or to set up a free quote!