A few weeks ago they were able to get in and rip out all the existing concrete so that new concrete could go in. Here is what it looked like:
Then we got a ton of rain and it turned into a swimming pool (I guess Kidlet #3 got his wish after all!)
Fortunately, our concrete contractor (he's AMAZING in my book) got the water pumped out and we had a few dry days so that he could lay down rock before it rained again. But, the weather is not in our favor to actually get it poured. So this is how it will be the next few days, if not weeks:
It looks so good already! We are going to do an aggregate on the front walk. As for the back patio, we have gone back and forth and back and forth between the stamp and aggregate concretes. We have looked at stamps and honestly I just can't find one I love for the extra money it will cost us. I finally had a good talk with the contractor (and my husband who wanted the stamp to begin with) and in his opinion he thinks we should do aggregate. He keeps telling me it's the biggest bang for my buck. I have to agree. I also don't think this in a stamped concrete house. One thing that is really important in doing a house right is making sure what you do fits the house. You can take two exact designs, products, or color schemes and they will look amazing in one house and silly in another. I'm a firm believer in having the house dictate the way you should design it. The great thing is that you can implement your style into any type of house, but you have to be flexible. I will have a lot more to say on this subject when I post about the kitchen. I can't wait to tell you what I'm doing with colors, etc. It's going to look great. But for now, pray for sunny skies so we can get this done and move onto the next project!!
lookin' good! wet, but good! :)
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