Types of Pavers
Valued for their versatility in use, ease of installation and color choices, pavers are a perfect alternative to cement for patios in your landscape. With the variance in shapes of the pavers, you can create designs or unique patterns. Does this Spark an idea?
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Benefits
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The various sizes that pavers come in make them suitable for any landscaping purpose from a small pad for a favored plant to a double-wide driveway. Pavers also offer visual impact that visitors will notice. Ease of installation makes using pavers a project homeowners can tackle.
Uses
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Any walkway, driveway, patio or pool surround can be designed with pavers.
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Shapes
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Pavers are available in almost any shape imaginable, allowing different designs to be created by the way they are placed. Flat-sided shapes can include hexagon, octagon, rectangle, square and triangle. Curved shapes can include full circle, half circle and fan.
Material
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Color choices are dependent on material used. Brick: light to dark brown, gray, red, orange or shades of beige. Concrete: colored in shades of your choice. Flagstone: shades of red, blue or green. Granite: broad range of colors in solids or with veining.
Pricing
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Pricing varies dramatically based on the material used. Granite pavers are some of the more expensive at approximately $15 per square foot.
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