Stamped Concrete and Regular Concrete - What's the Difference Between Them?
I'm a concrete contractor and I talk to many people out estimating and looking at work for my business. Many times people think stamped concrete is completely different than regular concrete and it's an entirely different product. This is somewhat true, but the basics of the two are the same and they are usually specified the same, when used in the same application. For instance, if stamped concrete or regular concrete is used for a driveway, they will generally be the same thickness and have the same design strength. concrete contractors Regular concrete is your everyday concrete used in sidewalks, driveways, patios, roads, and anytime regular pavement is constructed. It's generally placed on some type of gravel or native soil base that's compacted. The area is then formed with lumber or manufactured forms. Reinforcement is usually installed in the base which is usually rebar or wire mesh. The concrete is specified to a desired thickness which is designed for its appl
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