If you have a restaurant that has enough space for an outdoor patio area, and you want to expand your business, talk with a commercial concrete contractor. You can use concrete to get the extra space that you want, without having to worry about maintenance and problems associated with wood. You also want to consider covering the area at least partially to help people enjoy the weather without having to sit directly in the sun. Here are a few of the things you'll want to add to the space to make the patio complete.

Concrete Patio

Concrete is a great patio option for your business, because with minimal maintenance over time, you have a durable and reliable product. The concrete isn't going to get stained by spilled liquids and drinks, you don't have to worry about problems from changes in temperature, and pests can't burrow into the concrete.

The patio can be stamped to look like pavers, stones, wood planks, and other materials, and it can be stained any color. If you are going to put in an outdoor bar or serving area, consider using concrete countertops as well. Concrete may cost more than wood or other materials, but will last longer and won't chip or splinter.

Porch Covering

There are different types of porch covering options you can look into that will be low cost for the porch. You can use a metal awning, a fabric covering, or invest in a large pergola for the porch. Tables with umbrellas will work, but having a covering where people aren't exposed to water at all if there is a rainfall or sprinkling is best. The covering doesn't have to cover the entire patio area, since some people will want to sit and enjoy the sunlight when the weather permits.

If you have a small interior and you want to add more space, and you think that you have room and could get a permit to take your business outside on a patio, you'll want to talk with a concrete contractor to see how much it would cost and how long it would take. This allows you to serve more people at one time, and your business can become an attraction because it has a patio, and other businesses don't. Look into the options and find out what will be the most affordable to get the patio completed and start expanding your business. 

For more information, contact a local professional like Burns Brothers Concrete Construction Corp.

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