Concrete Walkways

Concrete walkways are more than a path to a residence or business property.  Singularly designed walkways should make a statement and serve as entry welcoming to your home or business. Call us today, our technical experts can design a custom solution specific to your home or business.  Free estimates, popular designs, quality materials and skilled technicians will demonstrate how a concrete walkway well designed can improve the appearance of your property. We can make the curb appeal go from boring to spectacular.  The walkway with proper lighting can increase the beauty of the landscape and the value of your property.  
A concrete walkway designed by experts, does not have to be expensive.  We have spent many years in the concrete business and we have many satisfied customers that praise our work quality, unique designs, and fair prices.  We follow industry standards that produce some of the best concrete products for both residential and commercial customers. As a reputable concrete company, we know what our customers want and strive to meet their needs.  In choosing a concrete contractor, accept no substitute.
Concrete Sidewalk Vs. Asphalt Sidewalk
The two most popular options for the home walkways concrete or asphalt and their are pros and cons to each one.  Although, concrete is the more popular material for sidewalks due in large part to its longevity. Concrete is made out of cement, water, aggregate and sand, making a cement sidewalk less maintenance and longer lasting.  Asphalt has a significantly shorter lifespan than concrete and is not often the material of choice for pedestrian walkways and sidewalks.

• Advantages of a concrete sidewalk when it comes to commercial construction such as shopping centers, corporate buildings, medical buildings, walkways are built almost exclusively with concrete for these reasons –
• Longevity: can last 40-50 years
• A quick drying poured material. Usually dries within 30 minutes to a smooth finish. Then a broom finish is applied to the surface to prevent slip and falls. Curb ramps have exacting engineering requirements with slopes and varying grades, so concrete is the preferred material.
• Less maintenance in the long run.
• ADA ramps, stairs, and elevation changes can all be formed perfectly in concrete.

Disadvantages of concrete sidewalks:

• Concrete walkways will be a much higher installation cost than asphalt.
• Fixing concrete can also be pricier than asphalt but these issues will often not arise for a long time. Since repairs are less common and less often with concrete, it may actually save you money in the long run.
• The cost of using a non-salt based deicer in winter, as salt should not be used on concrete.

Advantages Of An Asphalt Sidewalk

• Cheaper to maintain
• Lower in cost
• Flexible

Disadvantages Of An Asphalt Sidewalk

• Shorter lifespan
• More difficult for shorter and tighter runs because it must be compacted.
• Due to the required compaction, corners and curb ramps made of asphalt are not as precise as those made of concrete.
• Requires more regular maintenance

For driveway paving and parking lots, asphalt is the more popular choice because it is more economical. But, when we are talking about sidewalks, concrete is the better choice. If your commercial property needs new sidewalks, contact us today for your free consultation and we can further discuss the pros and cons of an asphalt sidewalk vs. a concrete sidewalk.
At All American Concrete, we understand the needs of our customers and aim to improve their home or the business property value.   We are experienced, qualified and want to make your dreams of a beautifully designed concrete walkway come true. If your sidewalk needs repair, we can also offer a custom repair job that will make it blend in with the original.  Our outstanding reputation for service and quality in the concrete industry precedes us. 

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Contact us if you are looking for a concrete company near me.  We are just down the street in central Killeen and we service Belton, Temple, Kempner, Harker Heights, and Copperas Cove.  We have a policy of giving no hassle on site consultations.  

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