Patios, Paths & Driveways
Technology is again our friend when it comes to materials. There are many different manufactured pavers on the market. These offer everything from an old world, tumbled cobble- stone look, to sleek modern contemporary styles. Colors, styles, sizes and texture choices abound with pavers!
Pavers also have another benefit, they’re very strong, durable and long lasting, if there’s a break or crack it’s simply replaced with a new one. Try that with poured concrete! There are even eco pavers or permeable pavers which, for our area, are fantastic for areas that tend to have puddling. Permeable pavers are especially good for use in driveways as they mimic the way natural land absorbs water. They help to shed water and are environmentally friendly.
Permeable pavers help build sustainable landscapes that reduce erosion that occurs when grass is dry or dead and by filtering water away from streets and storm drains and back into the ground and water table when raining.
In addition to manufactured pavers, natural stone is another option. Flagstone, Slate, Blue stone, cobble stone and granite stone are just a few that could also be considered. These are beautiful, natural options for walkways, porches, steps and patios though they are a bit more expensive in both material and labor cost to install.
