Concrete floors are nowadays one of the most widely used solutions for outdoor environments.
Initially seen as a “poor” alternative, concrete floors have seen a great evolution in recent years, thanks to the continuous process of research and innovation that has made them a versatile and durable solution as well as the wide availability of sizes and colors that allow them to satisfy every taste and need.
Concrete floors are therefore no longer seen as a product suitable only for heavy vehicular traffic situations or industrial use, but are also increasingly in demand for residential settings and contexts where aesthetics and design dictate the rules of construction.
Numerous in fact are the advantages of outdoor concrete slabs.
1. Different processing techniques
Natural stone effect, smooth, antiqued, 3D: there are many different processing techniques available that allow concrete slabs to have many different effects, making them the ideal solution for any type of environment and architectural style, whether rustic, classic, contemporary or modern.
2. Wide color range
Light or dark colors, warm or cool shades, mild or more pronounced color variations. There are many possibilities for making concrete slabs. BAGATTINI’s most popular products, for example, include BAGAflame slabs, known for their unmistakable flamed streaks that have made them a design icon in the world of outdoor paving.
3. They do not overheat
Concrete plates, due to the special design and surface structure, do not overheat. This makes them a safe product that can be used with confidence. Even by the poolside.
Although all BAGATTINI slabs possess this characteristic, there are some models and finishes that meet even more stringent regulations and possess the specific S.R.I. certification because they guarantee significantly higher than average performance.
4. Durable
Cement slabs are durable thanks to the properties of this extraordinary material: the mechanical and physical characteristics of cement allow the slabs to resist all those agents that could cause them to deteriorate.
5. Lightweight and easy to lay, perfect for DIY-TE
Low weight and optimized formats make concrete slabs a practical and handy choice, the perfect solution for DIY.
Since they can be laid dry, they represent a convenient solution even for non-professionals.
6. Can be laid dry or on feet
There are different laying techniques depending on the end use of the flooring.
Dry-laying and foot-laying are two simple and environmentally friendly solutions for concrete floors: no polluting fumes are emitted into the atmosphere and no adhesives or chemicals are used.
These laying techniques also bring a number of advantages, including, immediate access to underground utilities without the need for demolition.
7. Materiali naturali e ecosostenibili
I pavimenti in cemento di BAGATTINI sono green e vengono prodotti nel pieno rispetto dell’ambiente. The raw material suppliers are located in close proximity to the production plant, this choice was made to limit transportation and the resulting CO2 emissions.
Production takes place cold and with reduced water consumption. Ripening also takes place cold, without heating the environment, further limiting emissions of and optimizing energy resources.
8. Reusable
When laid dry, concrete slabs are also reusable, that is: they can be removed and reused elsewhere.
9. Recyclable
Cement plates are recyclable, that is, they can be ground and reprocessed into nonpolluting aggregates and returned to the production process.
