Our highly trained installation crews
are more than laborers, they are true artisans. In about a week,
we can replace your cracked concrete driveway or patio deck
with beautiful interlocking pavers or natural stone. Check out
our paving stone gallery to see samples of our work. You can
also view our paving stone design catalog to see the wide variety
of designs available for your driveway or patio design
Benefits of Concrete
Pavers for your Driveway, Patio or Walkway
Interlocking
Concrete Patio Pavers, Driveway Pavers and Walkway Pavers
Traditional
concrete
Traditional concrete, asphalt
or gravel driveways pale in comparison to the beauty
of driveway pavers.
There are many benefits to
installing concrete pavers that make them the best value
even when compared to cobblestone, stamped concrete,
or clay pavers.
Concrete Pavers
Concrete pavers come in a wide
variety of surface finishes, colors, and shapes, as
well as laying patterns to compliment the architectural
style of your home. Clay pavers mainly come in shades
of red and have a limited number of shapes available.
Clay Pavers
Clay pavers mainly come in
shades of red and have a limited number of shapes available.
What do we light?
Trees and Shrubs Gardens
Pathways Walkways
Decks Pergola's Gazebo's Waterfalls Walls
"DP and ASSOCIATES
did a fantastic job on our driveway. I feel like we
have a new house! All of our neighbors think it looks
fabulous and that it will increase our resale value."
Concrete Pavers
— Stronger than Stamped Concrete
Concrete pavers are stronger
than ordinary or stamped concrete which gives you the
assurance that the pavement for your driveway, patio,
or pool deck will look beautiful for a very long time.
Pavers are easy to clean and require little maintenance.
Cobblestones
Cobblestones have wide joints
which encourage weeds and have a surface that makes
walking difficult. Concrete pavers won't crack like
asphalt or poured-in-place concrete. This is because
each unit has joints that allow for a small amount of
movement without cracking. Additionally, cobblestone
can be 3-4 times more expensive than concrete pavers.
Concrete Pavers
Repair Easily
One of the biggest advantages
of choosing concrete pavers is that if a repair ever
does become necessary, stained or broken pavers can
be easily replaced without ugly patches by just removing
and reinstating new pavers. This is not true of asphalt,
concrete, or stamped concrete.
Contact DP
and ASSOCIATES today to schedule a free on-site consultation
and estimate. One of our expert consultants will help
you select the driveway, patio, or walkway design that
will compliment your home.
Designing
with Concrete Pavers
Designers choose
pavers styles to harmonize with the surrounding area. Two colors
of pavers can be combined to provide interest in large areas.
Pavers also come in blended colors to add interest.
Pavers are similar to other colored concrete, or brick products:
shade variations may occur. This can result from slight variations
in dye lots and the raw materials used. Install pavers from
several pallets at a time.
Here are
some additional design considerations :
Pavers can
be selected to complement the stone or facade on the building.
Oftentimes, pavers one or two shades lighter than the structure
are selected so as not to compete for attention with the
structure.
The use of
brick pavers with wood or stone houses adds warmth.
Pavers can
have different textures. When different textures are combined
it adds interest.
Avoid long
straight rows of pavers. If straight runs are required,
lay the edge pavers parallel to the edge of the path and
use a basket weave pattern in the interior.
For Victorian
style housed, repeat the curves of the arched windows and
doors by designing curved edges.
For rectangular
colonial styles, repeat the shape by using brick-shaped
pavers.
For brick homes,
select pavers lighter than the brick used on the home or
use cobblestone.
Materials
There are many different types of material that you can choose
for your driveway. The table below will give some ideas.
Paving
stones (Pavestone)
Brick
Flagstone
Stamped concrete
Concrete
Strength
8,000 psi
High
1,000 to 10,000
Moderate
Not rated
2,000 psi
Moderate
2000
psi
Moderate
Flexibility
Flexible
NO cracks
Not flexible
Will crack
Flexible
Will crack
Not flexible
Will crack
Not
flexible
Will crack
Maintenance
Low
Most stains are hidden
Moderate
Oil and other stains hard to remove
Moderate
Oil and other stains hard to remove
Moderate
Oil and other stains hard to remove
Moderate
Oil stains
Difficult to maintain
Repairable
Pavers easy to replace
Prone to chipping
Prone to chipping
Repairs costly and marks visible
Can
not repair without noticing scar marks
Colors and Patterns
A wide assortment of colors, shapes and sizes
Brick colors range from red to orange and flash of black
Many types of Flagstone
Many stamped patterns
Many colors to chose from
Cost
$9.00 to $15
$15 to $18
$15 to $24
$7.50 to $12
$4.50 to $7.50
Concrete
Patios built out
of concrete should be constructed out of 4 inches of 2000 psi
concrete with ½ inch rebar placed every 24 inches on center
going in both directions. The Soil under should be well compacted.
Brick
Traditional brick
patios should be built over a 4-inch concrete slab. The bricks
are now set in a mortar bed and leveled one at a time. Then
all the spaces between the bricks are filled with a grout. This
is can be rather expensive because one is building two surfaces.
Interlocking brick
patios are far more economical because they are set in sand
instead of in mortar over concrete.
Flagstone
Flagstone is a
generic term for thin flat rock that is used for paving flat
surfaces. Flagstone is named from the location of the quarry
it comes from. Arizona red is a reddish sand stone; Pennsylvania
blue is a grey blue. The cost of the stone is proportional to
the shipping distance.
It is best to pour
a concrete slab and set the stone in mortar on the slab. However,
in the interest of economy the stones can be set directly over
the soil. They will move and shift over time and will have to
be readjusted from time to time.
Stamped Concrete
A stamped concrete
patio should first be prepared with 4 inches of concrete with
½ inch rebar going both ways.
The "stamping'
happens after the concrete has been poured and just before it
sets up. There are several methods of stamping. The most common
is to use a rubber mat like material with the desired pattern
molded into one side. The molded pattern is placed down on the
concrete leaving the desired pattern in the concrete. The procedure
is repeated over the area to be stamped. Control joints are
placed in the concrete in the effort to have the cracks follow
the joints. This does not always happen and the cracks can appear
anywhere in the newly finished concrete.
Concrete is usually
colored before it is poured. There are standard colors that
can be added to the concrete at the ready mix company as it
goes into the truck. The colors are not 100% predictable and
may vary slightly from the color chosen.
Pavestones
The price
of pavestones is more affordable today than before.
The techniques have improved and the skill in laying
the stones has been expanded. When one compares similar
aspects of a stamped concrete patio done correctly costs
are usually less. However when the advantages of each
are compared the paving stones far outweigh the concrete.
Concrete will crack
and pavestones will not; concrete will fade and the exact colors
can not always be predicted, whereas paver colors can be seen
and chosen before they go in; concrete has no warranty against
cracking, paver has a lifetime warranty; concrete cannot be
repaired without noticing the repair marks the paver can be
replaced without seeing any evidence of the repair; concrete
is an artificial copy where each pavers are a unique unit. Concrete
cannot be replaced but pavers can, therefore pavers are by far
the best patio material for the money.
Brick pavers offer
beauty and long-term performance to home and landscape. There
are many patterns, colors, and textures to enhance the character
and value of your home. To get the most out of your brick paver
project, consider the following aspects before you start.
Patios, walkways
and driveways should be wide enough to accommodate people, lawn
furniture, or in the case of driveways, cars and foot traffic.
Walkways should be at least 36" wide. A wider walk lends more
grace to an entrance. People enjoy walking on paths with gentle
curves, and brick pavers can define and enlarge space for shrubbery
beds.
Designing patios
is like planning a new room. What part of the day will it be
in the sun or shade? It it going to be blocked from the wind?
How will the landscaping fit in? How easy is the access from
the house? Are steps needed? Consider the flow of foot traffic
and the amount of space needed to accommodate a patio table
and chairs, gas grill, etc. A minimum of 350-400 sq. ft. would
be needed, but a more generous size is recommended, especially
if the homeowner likes to entertain family and friends.
Custom design
service is available for all your brick paver needs. The beauty
of your project will make you feel that your research was worthwhile.
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