Types of Pavers
There are many types of pavers on the market. If you’re looking to add some spice to your exterior, pavers are the way to get it done. Pavers can be a great investment to your property as they can last for a long time to come. Trying to pick a proper paver can be pretty intimidating, especially when you consider all of the options that are on the market. Having a basic knowledge of the main options can help you to narrow down the choices so the process will go much more smoothly.
It’s best to have an idea of what you’re looking for before you even go out to look for pavers. This will keep you from making a decision so quickly that you’ll regret later. Deciding on how much you’re willing to spend before shopping is a wise tactic that will keep you from overspending. Also, think about what you’re looking for in a paver. Narrow down your wants in color, size, shape, texture and thickness. Having a design agreed upon with your contractor is a great way to approach picking a paver. Your contractor may even help you to choose one that will work best. For now though, let’s look a bit deeper into some popular paving materials.
Concrete is a quintessential paving material. It’s relatively inexpensive and it can be customized in a variety of ways. These pavers are easy to install and they can be installed quickly as well. In many ways, a concrete paver is a straightforward choice that you just can’t go wrong with. Keep in mind that colored and stamped concrete pavers can cost just as much as the more expensive pavers concrete is chosen as an alternative to. Exposure to the sun will fade your pavers over time, and concrete can crack due to ground shifting and sudden temperature fluctuation. If either of these are common for your area, perhaps you should consider another paver.
Brick pavers are a stylish and increasingly rarefied hardscaping material. Installing brick pavers is a complex process, so labor costs can be high with this one. Also, bricks can be rather fragile. Regular sealing should be done to protect your pavers. Brick pavers are both stylish and durable, making them a popular paving choice for patios, driveways, walkways and more. These days you can find brick in many different colors, and your pavers can be customized into a variety of styles and combinations as well. Brick pavers are quite expensive, but this paver system will stand strong beside your property for many years to come if properly taken care of.
Bluestone pavers are a gorgeous material with a royal blue hue that fades to a light grey after consistent sun exposure. These pavers offer the best of both worlds with style and substance, and they can be crushed into gravel for other hardscaping uses as well. Authentic bluestone is very expensive and hard to find – the market is filled with fake bluestone that many people purchase incidentally. If you want to go all out by using bluestone, be sure that you’re getting it from a trustworthy and reputable source.
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