How to Design a Driveway With Pavers
A driveway constructed from pavers adds a lot of charm to your home. Pavers are similar to bricks and come in a variety of colors and shapes, giving you a lot of options for creativity when designing your driveway. Pavers are typically set into compacted sand. Use pavers instead of boring gray concrete for your driveway and instantly upgrade your curb appeal. Does this Spark an idea?
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Measure your available space. Include the width of your garage or carport but don't forget about potential areas next to the garage and carport. Providing an extra parking spot for guests is a great feature for your driveway.
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Decide on a design. The options with pavers are numerous. You can add borders or patterns by laying the pavers in different directions.
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Pick a color. Get a number of samples from a supplier and look at the choices from various angles and in different lights. The color you choose should compliment the color of your home. You can even use multiple colors.
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Choose a paver shape. Pavers come in a number of different shapes and each will vary in availability and cost.
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Draw a picture of your driveway design. If you are doing the work yourself, make this plan extremely detailed. It will be your guideline for sourcing supplies and laying out the driveway. If using a contractor, include enough detail so that the contractor can produce exactly what you have envisioned.
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Tips & Warnings
Before you begin construction on your new driveway, make sure the ground is firm and will not develop sink holes. Underground plumbing leaks or any other potential problems should be identified before laying down pavers.
