For many Indianapolis residents, adding a concrete patio is a great way to add some usable outdoor space. Space where you can entertain friends or just sit back and relax with a cold drink after a long workday. It’s a great place to be when the weather is nice. A patio will also make your house look more attractive and increase its value when you put it on the market.
Building your patio with concrete means it will be able to withstand the harsh winters in the Indianapolis area. It also takes minimal effort to maintain – Just apply a sealant every couple years. Concrete is extremely durable, and should last decades with proper care. It can also handle considerable weight, which is important if you add a heavy grill or patio furniture.
Concrete patios can be made in almost any shape, from a simple rectangle to something with fewer straight edges. Although people think of gray when they hear “concrete,” it can actually come in a great variety of colors.
By creatively using color and texture, concrete can be made to look like a variety of other materials. These include brick, tile, stone and even wood.
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Numerous features can be added to your concrete patio. In this case, a fire ring was added to one corner, along with a seating area around it. This makes it a great place to sit around the fire on a cool evening. Invite your friends over and make some s’mores. With its stamped surface resembling stone and corner fire ring, this patio will be great venue for a small party once outdoor furniture is added.
Here’s a simple, rectangular patio with stamped concrete that makes it look similar to wood planking. This one is a dark brown, but many other colors are available. Concrete does not have to be gray!
Concrete requires much less maintenance than wood, and you never need to worry about termites.
Some people prefer a gazebo, since it provides a roof, rather than a patio. MGA Concrete can create a pad so that your gazebo sits on a firm, stable surface. We can also add a connecting walkway so no one needs to walk through your yard. Of course you can always have a patio with a gazebo on it.
To get a free quote from for a concrete patio in the greater Indianapolis area from MGA Concrete, call us at (317) 540-7068 or use the contact form at the bottom of our Indianapolis Concrete home page.