Toronto Concrete Contractor

Create a Solid Foundation for Your Outdoor Space

One of the best qualities of concrete is that the substance itself is incredibly durable and lasts up to three times longer than many other building materials. It doesn't rot or rust and is non-combustible. It is ideal for outdoor structures like kitchens, pool decks, driveways, and more. Because of its durable nature, concrete is the perfect option for outdoor hardscaping.

As a building material for decorative yet functional retaining walls, it is strong, stops erosion and helps with drainage, making them crucial to certain landscapes. Topping the wall off with seating adds an extra function. On top of that, the walls can also create a decorative layering to your landscape, with some areas meant for walking around and some elevated and filled with plants or other beautiful items.

Concrete: A Versatile Material

If you don't want an entire wall, we can build custom planters and flower beds tailor-made to the type of plants you want in them. Larger planters can support trees' root systems since concrete is strong enough to hold together even with the pressure of the growing tree. Smaller, elevated flower beds could serve as decorative accouterments or even centerpieces. Garden benches can be crafted around the entire space, serving as gorgeous permanent furniture where you can sit out and enjoy the view.

Because it can be poured into many shapes, we can custom-build molds that craft the concrete into stacked spheres or swooping shapes, rather than the typical run-of-the-mill cubes and cylinders. Since the material is one of the most durable, you don't have to worry about its sturdiness as a support or base. It can also be dyed in different colors and shaped into different patterns or add extra materials to give it a distinctive and attractive appearance. It can be covered with different finishes to give it distinctive shines or hues, or be stamped with patterns.

Adding in a walkway is a beautiful addition to your landscape. Concrete slabs can be laid down in many colors and patterns to give your outdoor entertainment space a gorgeous accent. They're also comfortable to walk on and are typically more ADA-friendly. If you'd like to go a step further, we could create a basketball court for the kids, a decorative pool deck, driveway, or simply a space to set out furniture without having your chairs in the grass. Concrete requires much less upkeep than other materials. Sealants can also make the concrete easier to sweep up, as dust and dirt won't gather in the material's pores and creates and impervious finish. That makes concrete the perfect option for your outdoor entertainment space.

People often choose concrete because it's more affordable and sustainable than other materials like wood, metal, and stone. For example, rather than using an expensive stone like granite for a countertop, we could make an outdoor kitchen or wet bar with concrete that has special sand, dyes, and other components that make it look like granite.

Since there are endless choices for how the finished product looks, concrete is a fantastic option to create a new look for your home or business, or form one to complement the already-existing features on your property. The benefits come with one caveat: they hold if the concrete is mixed, poured, and crafted by a professional. To make sure your outdoor living space is expertly crafted with your dream home in mind, contact Luke’s Landscaping for an estimate.