Pavers are paving stones, tile, brick, or brick-like pieces of concrete commonly used as exterior flooring or stepping stones. In a factory, concrete pavers are made by pouring a mixture of concrete and some type of coloring agent into a mold of some shape and allowing to set. Pavers typically come in one of four materials:
- Clay
- Stone
- Brick
- Concrete
How are they used in landscape design?
Pavers can be used in many different ways, however, the most common use for them is in driveways, pathways, and walkways.
Materials:
As we mentioned above, more often than not, pavers are made out of one of these materials:
- Natural Stone
- Clay
- Brick
- Concrete
Examples:
How Much Does it Cost to Install Pavers?
As with anything else- the cost can vary a bit based on materials, the condition of the are you need service if you get any additional services, etc. Here is a good, general estimate of the cost to install any of these pavers. (click each image to enlarge)
You should expect to pay about
- $1,30o.oo (ampx $9/sq ft) for 110sq ft using Clay
- $1,500 (apx $12/sq ft) for 110 sq ft using brick
- $1,700.00 (apx $14/sq ft) for 110 sq ft using natural stone
Designs
One of the best things about any type of paver is that they come in a lot of different colors, textures, shapes, and sizes! This means that the design possibilities are endless. Experts believe that this versatility is what has caused a sharp rise in demand for custom paver installations. The typical patterns that you will see with pavers are depicted in the image below:
These standard designs are functional, beautiful, and far less expensive than their more artistic counterparts. With such a wide array of design options available, make sure you pick a contractor that can share your vision, and that will make sure you have all of the options available to you.
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Check out these awe-inspiring paver design ideas, some of them done by us here at All County Landscape Hardscape
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