Use of Paving Stones in History
Interlocking paving stones have 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. The Romans, more than two thousand years ago, used tightly fitted cut stone set on a compacted aggregate base to create superior roads. Today, tourists walk those same roads over the original paving stones.
Simple, economical, durable, and virtually maintenance-free, the Roman system became the concept for a most versatile paving solution. |
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Paving Stone Use Today
The modern paving stone system uses precision manufactured concrete interlocking paving stones. Developed in the Netherlands shortly after World War II as a replacement for clay brick streets, concrete pavers became the norm in Europe. With billions of square feet installed annually on a multi-continental scale, the ingenious pavement of the ancient world has been translated into the ultimate paving solution for the present. The value of interlocking concrete pavements has certainly been proven worldwide, and is rapidly expanding its recognition and momentum as an ideal pavement in Southern California as well as it is elsewhere. |
Paving stones are made from either concrete or clay. They are set in sand rather than mortar and out perform mortar set stones and brick in durability, strength and flexibility (the ability to resist cracking). Pavers are stronger than brick, are earthquake resistant, and come in a variety of paving stone shapes and colors to create beautiful landscape designs for you patio, driveway or walkway. These are just some of the reasons more and more homeowners today make good use of paving stones.
Contact Pacific Pavingstone today to request an on-site design consultation and estimate. |
