EXPOSED AGGREGATE DRIVEWAYS MELBOURNE
A stylish design to elevate your driveway and bring elegance to every last detail of your home.
The Design and Functionality Of Your Concrete Matters
In an era of modern, highly stylised homes, the days of boring and lifeless driveways, patios and outdoor areas are long gone. Every single aspect of your home and property should be catered to your preferences, adding to the overall visual appeal and doing more than simply serving their purpose. Even your driveway should be something you love, something that makes you proud of your home.
An exposed aggregate concrete surface provides the best of both worlds. They’re sleek and stylish while also acting as a solid investment and providing great function for your working areas. If you’re considering a change in your outdoor pavement, exposed aggregate is a timeless option you’re bound to adore. Why not add personality and character to something that could otherwise be dull and boring?
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EXPOSED AGGREGATE DRIVEWAYS
Exposed aggregate concrete is a type of decorative concrete that is used for driveways, walkways, and other outdoor areas. The concrete is mixed with aggregate, which is then exposed to the surface. When fully dried, this results in a textured finish that is as visually appealing as it is durable. This type of concrete is a popular choice for Melbourne driveways as it gives an exciting edge over plain concrete driveways.
While exposed aggregate concrete gives your driveway an extra flair that will have passers-by marvelling, it is also as long-lasting and resilient as traditional concrete. As exposed aggregate concrete is essentially concrete with an additional hardy layer on top, it provides all the same benefits that concrete driveways do in terms of longevity and hassle-free maintenance.
Exposed aggregate concrete driveways can be customised to suit your home’s style. Whether you’re looking for a light colour to complement your Hamptons style home or a rich charcoal base to accentuate the surrounding natural timber, there’s a style of exposed aggregate for you.
EXPOSED AGGREGATE DRIVEWAYS
Traditional smooth-finished concrete driveways, while neat and clean, can seem bland and lack durability. But the advent of exposed aggregate concrete driveways is changing the game.
Exposing the inner textures of the concrete, this technique unveils a mosaic of pebbles and stones. The result is not just a driveway with enriched aesthetics and color, but a durable, long-lasting surface ideal for withstanding regular vehicle traffic.
Moreover, these driveways boast a natural grip, making them a practical choice for homes with pool surrounds. Exposed aggregate concrete driveways are increasingly popular, striking the perfect balance between functional robustness and visually captivating design.
BENEFITS OF EXPOSED AGGREGATE
So, why choose exposed aggregate concrete for your home? Well, there are countless benefits we haven’t even mentioned yet. The reason for the booming popularity of this driveway design goes way beyond the undeniable visual appeal they offer a homeowner. Here are just a few benefits on offer with an exposed aggregate concrete driveway:
- Resistance to heavy traffic and unpredictable, extreme weather
- Wears well under continual use
- Versatility in design
- Durability
- Slip resistance far better than brushed concrete
- Low maintenance (simple sealing and occasional cleaning)
- Available in a wide range of exposed aggregate colours and finishes, including options to customise both the aggregate and the base concrete colour
- Rugged texture conceals dirt and stains far better than a smooth finish
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Your Exposed Aggregate Concrete Questions Answered
How long does it take exposed aggregate to dry?
Getting exposed aggregate concrete added to your property doesn’t need to make for a huge disruption in your life. The concrete itself can dry in just a few short hours, though it will take around 24 hours to fully cure.
How long will the concrete finish last?
When you take good care of a driveway, it can last decades. Your maintenance routine will determine the lifespan of the surface – for example, using high-pressure washers can damage and dislodge exposed aggregate stones. If you seal and clean routinely, your driveway could reach even thirty years.
How often should you conduct sealing?
In terms of sealing, you’d be looking at around every 12 to 36 months. That’s obviously a huge difference in timeline, but weather and volume of traffic can play a huge role in determining your driveway’s needs. Chat with an expert to see when your concrete is in need of sealing.
What other areas are well suited for exposed aggregate?
Exposed aggregate concrete is perfectly suited for a variety of outdoor areas. On top of driveways, this technique can be applied to parking areas, pathways, patios, pool decks, and other exterior entertainment areas.
How much does exposed aggregate cost?
The price of exposed aggregate concrete can vary depending on various factors such as project complexity and the type of aggregate chosen. On average you could typically expect to pay in the region of $100 to $150 per square metre for an exposed aggregate driveway.
Why choose an exposed aggregate driveway over other types of concrete?
Exposed aggregate driveways offer many benefits, making them a standout choice over other types of concrete. These driveways showcase a unique aesthetic appeal with a modern finish, thanks to the textured concrete which exposes a variety of small stones or pebbles. This textured surface also enhances slip resistance, an important feature for safety in wet or icy conditions, especially in high traffic areas.
In addition to their aesthetic qualities, exposed aggregate driveways demonstrate significant durability, withstanding heavy use and resistant to weather damage. One of the major advantages of this driveway type is that it requires very little maintenance, with the textured finish adept at concealing any stains or marks.
WHY CHOOSE ITALCON FOR YOUR EXPOSED AGGREGATE PROJECT?
When you work with Italcon Concreting, you get to leave the hard work to us without ever letting go of your control. We’re here to collaborate with you throughout every step of the process, listening to your visions and requirements. We’re just here to listen, advise, and bring it all to life.
You shouldn’t have to travel far and wide to find the highest quality concrete craftsmanship available. We’ve been delivering unbeatable services all across Melbourne for years now, and the incredible results we’ve produced from east to west of our beautiful city can speak for themselves.
What sets Italcon apart? When our founders emigrated to Australia, they sought to use their many years of international concreting experience to bring an unbeatable design and flair to their business. Heavily influenced by Italian heritage and an appreciation for design and sculptural beauty, an Italcon driveway is something your guests are bound to rave about.
GET THE HOME OF YOUR DREAMS
We don’t consider concreting to be a simple job. Helping you to create a design you love, one that adds to the overall aesthetics of your property, is an artform that we’re extremely passionate about.
Our team is here to listen to your every need and stylistic preference, ensuring that we build the exposed aggregate driveway that you’ll be falling in love with over and over, for many years to come. Nothing brings us more joy than creating something our clients couldn’t be happier with!
CALL ITALCON TODAY TO ENQUIRE ABOUT OUR EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE SERVICES
If you’re ready to take the leap, don’t wait another day. As your Melbourne concreting experts, you can trust that bringing your driveway renovations to Italcon is a decision you won’t regret. Contact us today to chat with a friendly team member about everything you’ve got in mind, and we’ll help you take the first steps towards a gorgeous, brand new exposed aggregate concrete design for your driveway.
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