BRICK PAVERS ADD DURABLE BEAUTY TO HOMES AND BUSINESSES
16 Nov 2011
For those seeking a way to add beauty and durability to their walkways, driveways, patios and other outdoor areas there are many options.
For those seeking a way to add beauty and durability to their walkways, driveways, patios and other outdoor areas around a home or business, there are many options. For instance, concrete is one of the most common solutions here. However, if you truly want the utmost in beauty and design possibilities coupled with tremendous longevity, then there is no substitute for using brick pavers. What are these pavers and why should you consider using them around your home or business?
Brick Pavers Are Available in a Variety of Styles and Sizes
Brick pavers are exactly what they sound like. These are paving stones made of brick, and they are available in a very wide range of shapes, styles and sizes. The simplest pavers are square or rectangular, though you will find specially shaped pavers available as well – hexagons, x-shapes, fan shaped pavers and octagons are just some examples available. You will also find cobblestone-type pavers, as well as numerous different colors and color combinations to help ensure that you get the design you want.
Brick Pavers Last
When it comes to building materials used outdoors, longevity and impermeability are very important considerations. You certainly do not want to use a material that will erode or rot away in a short time. Thankfully, brick pavers provide excellent longevity. In fact, there are few materials that can compare to the durability and life that brick pavers can provide. For home and business owners, that longevity translates into an excellent investment, one that will stand the test of time and look just as beautiful (and provide just as much use) in 10 years as it does right now.
Installing Brick Pavers – DIY or Professional?
One of the first considerations you will need to make is whether or not to install brick pavers on your own or work with a professional. It can certainly be done on your own, provided you have the time, the expertise and the ability to properly prep the area where you’ll install the pavers. However, it’s really a better option to work with an experienced landscaping company that specialises in creating decorative driveways, walkways, patios or pool decks with brick pavers. Not only does this spare you some backbreaking labor, but it also ensures that the installation is done correctly and that there are no problems (drainage and improper embedding in the substrate are just two potential problems here).
