Olympic Concrete & Landscape LLC
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Concrete Driveways in Olympia
Brushed "Broom Finish"
Brushed or "Broom Finish" driveways are seen by some as entry level. However, they are crisp, clean, give excellent traction and is easiest to maintain. Brushed concrete does not grow hardly any moss or algae compared to other finishes. I personally install brushed concrete around my own house, because I really like what it offers.
Benefits
- Excellent traction.
- Lower cost to install
- Easiest to maintain
Maintenance Needs
- Normal pressure wash
- Sealant is recommended but not absolutely necessary.
Exposed Aggregate
Exposed aggregate concrete is your builder grade finish, that you see mainly on new construction. It allows the beautiful pea gravel inside the concrete to peak out of the surface, and when done correctly looks like polished gem stones. It offers middle grade traction, is super ruff on bare feet, and grows the most algae and moss out of any other finish, because of its extreme porosity.
Benefits
- Very beautiful
- Usually the longest lasting surface finish when treated correctly
- Holds up to rain wear well.
Maintenance
- Normal pressure washing
- Should be sealed regularly
Stamped Concrete
Stamped concrete driveways offer the most wow factor and curb appeal out of all other finishes. This type of work is extremely artistic, and can be stamped to imitate almost any stone or tile on the planet. Stamped concrete is the most costly to install, and requires the most maintenance over any other finish that I am aware of. Definitely our favorite to install, but not for everyone cost wise.
Benefits
- The most impressive
- Adds the most resale value
- Completely customizable on color and texture
- Offers mid range to high level of traction.
- Does not grow much moss or algae
Maintenance
- Special pressure washing required
- Yearly sealant is recommended
- Re-color if you go too long without keeping up on sealant. Or pressure wash incorrectly