Features To Consider When Designing A Concrete Sidewalk For Your Home

Are you looking to install new sidewalks leading up to your home? If so, do you want something that'll last a long time and really make a difference in the curb appeal of the home? Here, you'll find a few things to include in the design of your new sidewalk.

Material

One of the longest, affordable options that you'll have to consider is concrete. It is far more affordable than many of the other options, but the options that you have to make it something spectacular are quite extensive.

Finish

When you're planning the design, you'll be asked what type of finish you'd like on the concrete – in most cases, people stick with a smooth surface. It could be that they don't know that the concrete can be transformed into something more than a cold gray slab.

You can have the concrete stamped to create beautiful patterns in the finish. One great thing about concrete stamping is that you can choose pretty much any design and have a template made for your project. Now, custom templates aren't going to be cheap, but if it's something that you really want to do, it will be worth it. Stamping the concrete not only makes it look interesting, but it will help to improve the traction while walking on wet or icy surfaces. So, you get two benefits from just one feature – added traction and beauty.

Heated Sidewalks

Do you struggle to find the time to shovel your sidewalks and spread salt when it's icy? Wouldn't it be nice if you'd never have to get that shovel out for the sidewalk again? Well, you can have the sidewalk heated before it's installed.

Prior to the concrete being poured, tubes are installed. These tubes will carry heated water that will warm the concrete and prevent water from freezing on the surface. When the project is complete, the heating elements will be hidden, and you'll be able to control the temperature and flow settings from a main box in your garage or basement.

If you really want to go all out and have something truly spectacular designed for your, home, start talking with your local concrete contractor. He or she will walk you through the many options that you'll have to consider when it comes to color, size, style, features, and so much more. In the end, you'll have a sidewalk that looks great, keeps people safe, and doesn't require any shoveling when the winter weather hits. For more information, contact a company like E &  H  Concrete.