What are the Best Pavers for a Driveway?
You have finally grown tired of not having a driveway, hmm? Well, that’s great! Now it is time for you to get some driveway pavers. There are a lot of different types of pavers but not all of the pavers are good for a driveway. In fact, some can crack under the pressure of your car and that would be a waste of money, right? Well, the whole reason you are reading this is that you probably are a little unsure of which pavers are best for your driveway. Well, we are here to help you! You can always contact the best paving company in Tampa, FL.
Alright, now we all know the two classics, concrete, and asphalt. Those are great and they are most definitely the most popular. They are long-lasting materials and they are… mostly economical. If you decide to get a concrete driveway, that will be an average of $6 per square foot. Asphalt will run you a whopping $3 – $5 per square foot! Asphalt will last you about 12 to 20 years if you take care of it well. Asphalt will last for a whole 40 years as long as you take care of it!
Sounds good, right? Yeah… I mean, there isn’t anything wrong with these materials, not at all. It’s just… these materials are so basic and almost… boring. Maybe it’s time to get some pavers, hmm?
With the many different styles, colors, and designs, and if you get a serious professional to come and insult them for you, your house will have a curb appeal that has heads turning! If you are especially environmentally conscious, pavers are permeable! They don’t allow the rain, driveway oil, and salts to run off into the streets! The water soaks into the ground due to the sand filled joints! Alright, onto the best paver types!
Brick pavers are a great type to choose from. There is a bit of a downfall though and that is that it is very fragile. Weather can cause the bricks to flake and eventually disintegrate. These pavers can last for 25 years if you properly upkeep them and they cost about $10 to $30 dollars per square foot. That includes material and labor though. They are very strong pavers though, so that’s something to consider.
Concrete pavers are a great option. These are different from the concrete option we offered you before because those are slabs. Concrete pavers are shaped like brick or any other shape you might want. They last longer than bricks as they can last anywhere from 25 to 50 years! They aren’t as strong as brick pavers, but they are good for normal use. They are also stronger than the alternative which is concrete slabs. These pavers will run you about $30 to $40 per square foot.
Cobblestone is the last material that we are going to talk about in this article and it’s a great one. This material is the most durable of all the paver options, it’ll last you about a century which, if you don’t know is 100 years. Wow. The cobblestones are practically indestructible… if you were wondering. The cobblestone is very attractive, but because of the material if you were thinking of playing basketball on it, maybe not. This paver will run you about $40 to $70 including materials and labor.
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