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The explosion of popularity with the use of paving stones is showing all over. Builders, H.O.A’s, property managers and home owners have been using pavestones as their first choice of pavement; And for good reasons. Much like concrete, pavers have a price bracket which in most cases equal to, or less, than that of concrete. Obviously, we have a bias towards paving stones since we are a paving stone installation company, however, the benefits of installing pavers over concrete, asphalt or gravel for driveways, walkways, patios or pools decks are clear. Pavers are at least 4 times stronger; there are more patterns, colors and textures available, prices are comparable or less than a nicely textures / colored standard or stamped concrete, and the replacement of stained or broken stones is convenient. Try patching concrete or asphalt, it stands out. The use of paving stones in the U.S. has increased tenfold. Areas such as shopping centers, new residential developments, intersections, city walks and parks have increasingly chosen to use paving stones for simple reasons. They are beautiful, durable, allow for ease of access if a repair is necessary, and they are much affordable.

There is a certain amount of maintenance or upkeep to be expected with paving stones. Joint sand should be swept into the joints periodically. Weed growth should between joints should be sprayed with weed killer and any signs of sink spots should be addressed quickly to prevent stone degradation. They should be swept, blown or sprayed off occasionally to keep dirt and grime down. While this may seem like a lot, these steps don’t take a lot of time and only need to be done maybe annually. If you have a sink spot, it’s most likely something that wasn’t addressed during the installation process and would be considered a warranty issue and not a maintenance issue. Concrete should be resealed about every three years; concrete should be swept or sprayed off occasionally to keep clean; Cracks are pretty much inevitable which should be filled to prevent weed growth and water penetration. Asphalt is brittle and needs to be re-sealed, re-tarred, lifted, patched and cleaned. It’s safe to say that paving stones require the least amount of upkeep.

Another plus in choosing pavers for your driveway, patio, walkway or pool deck is the warranty that comes along with the installation. A reliable installation company should guarantee its work. Generally, paving stone installations are warranted for at least three years against chipping or cracking, settling, lifting, spinning, turning or whatever – just not staining or fading. Again, try to match that with concrete or asphalt.