Building patios or pathways earlier used to be made from bricks. However, brick construction of pathways always had several disadvantages. Since bricks are made of natural clay, there was always a color limitation with bricks. Besides all these, the designing and creative limitations with brick pathways were also considerable reasons for the emergence concrete pavers. Compared to these concrete flat slabs of different sizes, shapes and color bricks construction is 15 to 20% more expensive along with more labor charges.
What are the advantages of concrete pavers over brick pathways or patios?
It is not easily susceptible to breakage, shrinking, cracking or expansion.
Highly flexible in terms of installation.
It can also be permeable.
High end durability compared to bricks.
Easily replaceable.
Even the maintenance is also quite easy.
Concept of Paver
When you are thinking of a long-term investment for pathways, and if you are also seeking for a durable yet designer option, nothing can be more appropriate than concrete paver.
These are more affordable and budget oriented than stones, have creative edge over normal brick constructions and way more durable than asphalt constructions.
These are available in a wide range of color orientations, designs, patterns, shapes and sizes and are quite easy to install or fix, making them a great choice for pathways.
There are distinctively two types of concrete pavers namely interlocking and architectural slab. While all concrete paver is made out of same material which essentially includes sand,
Portland cement, gravel and water. However, it is the proportion of the ingredients that are mixed together to make the pavers.
What are the advantages of installing pavers in your residential area?
Installation Ease
In case of bricks, since all brick pieces are not always identical in measurement, installing them requires deliberate and sincere skills and measuring techniques so as to bring a flat surface. However, in case of paver, that are available in identical shape, size and color, installation is way easier, since it is just interlocking the pieces one with other. The best part about concrete pavers is that they come in flat bottom and tight-fitting shapes which eliminates the hassle of matching sizes, elevations and slope separately which is a major issue in case of bricks.
These pavers provide much resilience
One of the distinct features of paver is that it is able of moving independently, and as in case of poured concrete or asphalt, it is not easily damaged with emerging roots of plants or even does not crack owing heaves of ice during winter season. Thus, be it a tropical region or a region experiencing heavy snowfall, paver offers resilience to maximum weather conditions and challenges. Repairs are easy and even inexpensive since in most cases replacements are not requirement only management of affected area might be enough.
High end Slip Resistance
In slopes or areas where it might be wet, it is better to install concrete paver since they offer high quality slip resistance compared to bricks or even poured concrete. Moreover, these types of paver are also capable of withstanding even freezing conditions without crumbling if they built as per industry standards. Thus, in areas where it might be raining heavily of snowing, these can offer resistance against slipping as well as water absorbency.
With the rise in demand for concrete paver, the range of variations in respect to colors, designs and creative styles have also improved. Thus, the limitation attached to brick pave way or patio constructions are being shed off with the creative edge of concrete paver.
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