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We offer a wide range of driveway pavers installation with a vast variety of paving styles and many color possibilities. Interlocking driveway pavers have the advantage of being flexible and allow for movement. Driveway pavers have joints that can expand and contract when the ground freezes, also withstand the high heat of summer. Pavers are virtually maintenance-free and do not need to be regularly sealed or replaced. Driveway pavers will not crack as concrete slabs frequently do. If a repair ever does become necessary, stained or broken pavers can be easily replaced without ugly patches. Pavers are a practical yet attractive option anywhere on the property and also stand up to harsh weather better than poured concrete, stamped concrete or asphalt. With our professional installations, your pavement could last for a lifetime. You can choose from a variety of sizes, shapes, textures and colors of pavers to create a driveway that is affordable and will return its value to you and has a high-end look that reflects your personal style. You'll love the instant curb appeal. Optional, sealing the concrete pavers every 5 years will help keep their color looking like new, and will protect them from grease and oil stains, on driveways as well as the many things that people drop on patios at parties and BBQs. A special formulated sand can be applied in between the paver joints that prevents insect infestation and inhibits weed growth.
Choosing Your Type of Paver
There are three types of pavers. The type of pavers you choose determines cost of materials and installation because they differ in application, design, technical standards and more.
Concrete Pavers:
Are made of cement, aggregate, pigments and dyes. The color selection of concrete pavers is very broad and, depending on the manufacturing process, can hold up for a very long time. Color sealants may also be used to prevent concrete pavers from losing their color. Concrete pavers do cost less than brick and natural stone pavers because the raw materials cost less to produce. They are also very strong and will work for driveways and even roads.
Brick Pavers:
Are made from clay and shale materials and cost slightly more than concrete pavers due to their higher material cost and manufacturing process. They are also called Clay pavers because they contain the raw material of clay. These raw materials are then set and baked at up to two thousand degrees at the manufacturer's plant. These raw materials have their own natural properties that make them ideal for producing hard wearing and extra strong brick paver products. Brick paver colors have a deepness and warmth because they contain the natural color of the clay and shale materials and will maintain their true color for a very long time. There are a limited number of colors. The colors of the clay paver are earthy, from light, moderate and darker red tones. They do not have the extensive color variety offered by concrete pavers.
Stone Pavers: Are made by Mother Nature over millions of years of natural formation and are extracted from the earth at stone quarries. They're not made at the manufacturing plant. Stone Pavers are undeniable for adding natural beauty. They enhance your home surroundings and landscaped gardens. There is a wide selection of charming colors, shapes and patterns for you to choose from. Stone Pavers are more expensive because they have to be mined from the earth at stone quarries and thus will be higher priced than brick and concrete pavers. Granite Limestone, Sandstone, and Slate are the most common Stone Pavers. Stone Pavers have limited applications due to their hardness, strength and density issues. Example, granite stone pavers are strong enough for driveway paving, whereas blue stone pavers would not be strong enough for driveway paving. Patio, pool deck and sidewalk applications are more suited to Stone Pavers.
Using Polymeric Sand For Pavement Joints (optional)
Polymeric Sand For Pavement Joints is a high-tech mix of graded sand and binder, specially formulated for the filling of narrow or wide joints when installing pavers or slabs, or when replacing existing joints. Unlike conventional sand, it stays in place and remains stable; this is why it effectively resists erosion caused by water, frost, and wind. In addition, it prevents insect infestation and inhibits weed growth. It stabilizes all horizontal surfaces and sloped work. It softens when it is wet and firms up when it dries to better resist soil movements. It helps keep the surroundings clean by preventing joint sand from getting into the house or pool.
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