Installing a new paver walkway can be a daunting task. And yet, they are the solution to make your outdoor landscape unique and classy. When it comes to pro tips and advice, the landscaping company in Shelby Township, MI stands by good planning for its project.
It’s not just an upgraded driveway; the project is going to bring that contrast to make your lush lawn or flower bed stand out and it’s also going to pretty much define the space. Pavers, or the thin, flat stones as such, are better than the surfacing materials traditionally used. In particular, it’s concrete over brick and stone pavers the landscaping company in Shelby Township, MI, recommends.
Types of Concrete Pavers
They can be categorized into
• Architectural Slab: visually appealing, they are thinner and generally unsuitable for auto traffic unlike the interlocking slab pavers. But they can pull off a natural stone or brick look easily.
• They are different too for being molded from wetter concrete instead of a stiff concrete mix; and having a lack of edge spaces to create uniform joints.
Interlocking Slab: invented by Dutch, one can still find a good many of them on European roads and surprisingly in good shape in spite of the traffic endured. The takeaway here is they come with a lifetime warranty and considered perfect especially for driveway. Their only drawback’s not having the natural or refined look.
Pros of Concrete Pavers
For one, concrete’s fairly easy to care for. All you need to do is an occasional weeding and sweeping; for those who want to save their fresh look, add scrubbing mildew and other stains off them to the list. Yes, weeds grow in any place where a joint is present and marks form quickly (e.g. oil,) so you’d have to clean thoroughly with pressure washer and degreaser, and even consider a replacement in some instances.
But then, repairs are simple since pavers are independent of each other – you pull the affected pavers, fix them, and put them back. And even though you may have to reapply sealers every few years, it does reduce the difficulty of cleaning task.
Second, pavers are easier to install than natural stones, because they are identical in size, have a flat bottom, and are tight-fitting, just to name a few factors in this regard. Now, the same features, repeating textures, shapes, and colors, may make them look monotonous, but at least there’s more choice than brick.
Third, pavers are able to survive weather conditions and they allow for improved traction. Surface wear and tear, however, does change their color and faced pavers with additional layer are expensive while tumbled pavers with the worn look are not formal.
It’s always best to hire a pro for large projects like revamping your driveway. Call JJW Brick for an estimate today.