Paving Stones - Tile - Brick - Interlocking
Paving Stones - Common Questions
Common Questions
Q. How are paving stones different
than brick?
A. What is different from the conventional brick system is
the system itself.
Interlocking concrete paving stones is a flexible system in which each paver
is set in sand. Bricks are typically set in mortar
and are not flexible so they can crack when the earth moves.
Q. How much do paving stones cost?
A. Usually about half the price of brick.
Q. Are paving stones stronger than concrete?
A. Yes. Each paving stone is about 4 times as stronger than
concrete. See our paving
stone advantages page.
Q. How are pavingstones installed?
A. In a layering system. See illustration below. Also see
our paving stones page.
Q. How do paving stones interlock?
A. For illustration visit our
brick pavers page. They interlock in 3 ways:
1) Vertically--When a load is placed on one paver,
since the sand is so tightly forced into the joints, all the
pavers push down together.
2) Horizontally--When a load is placed on the pavingstones
due to, for example, a car braking, all the pavers push out
together. They act as one unit.
3) Rotationally--When a load is placed on the side
of a paver, it will not rotate because the sides are held firm
with a concrete curb or restraint.
Q. Is this a new system?
A. No. In fact the system has been around for over 5,000 years.
The first roads around 3,000 B.C. were made from segmental
paving units on the isle of Crete.
Today millions of square feet are used in Europe, Canada and the United States.
The use and popularity of interlocking paving stones is growing by leaps and
bounds on the West Coast today. The reason? Because pavingstones are a superior
system at a very affordable price. Visit our Garden
Patio page.
Q. Can I really drive a car over the
surface?
A. Of course. Because of their strength and flexibility (which
prevents cracking) Pavers are being used in paving airfields,
highways, city streets and commercial ports.
Q. How long do you have to wait before
you can drive on it?
A. Once the paving stones are installed there is no waiting.
You can use your driveway immediately.
Q. How long would installation take for
a driveway of about 1,000 square feet?
A. 4 to 5 days is average from start to finish.
Fill out our Estimate
Request Form and receive an on-site estimate if you live
in any of the Southern California
locations we service.
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