To the average person, concrete can seem like an indestructible material. It can form huge structures, can be nearly completely weatherproof and lasts for years–but what is the actual lifespan of concrete? Let’s take a closer look at how long you can expect concrete to last, and what you can do to help improve the lifespan of your own concrete projects. 

The fact of the matter is that not all concrete is the same, as a result, the lifespan of concrete varies from concrete feature to concrete feature. There are a number of factors that influence the lifespan of concrete. The primary ones are: ingredients in the mix, proportion of those ingredients, weather and environment where the concrete feature resides and the process and curing techniques used when the concrete is poured.