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Concrete gets this reputation of being indestructible—you pour it, it hardens, and that’s it. Done for life. The truth? Not exactly. Concrete is strong, sure, but it’s also porous. Around here in Perris, with our roasting summers, the random winter downpours, and soil that can’t seem to make up its mind, unsealed concrete won’t stay pretty for long.

Most folks think concrete is just one of those “set it and forget it” things. Pour it, let it dry, and it’ll be there until the end of time. And sure, it’s tough—way tougher than wood or asphalt—but it’s not bulletproof.

You know that moment when you’re pulling into your driveway or sitting out on the patio, and you think, “This could look so much better”? That’s usually when the mental Pinterest board starts filling up, and before you know it, you’re stuck between two big contenders: stamped concrete and pavers.

We’ve all seen it—that driveway that looks like a shattered windshield or the patio that’s cracked every few feet like a dried-up lake bed. Cracks in concrete aren’t just annoying—they mess with your curb appeal, make outdoor spaces harder to use, and sometimes point to bigger issues underneath.