The external appearance of a house can be significantly enhanced by using pavers for the driveway, patio, walkway, or pool deck. Apart from adding to the beauty and elegance of the house, the durability and flexibility of the pavers make the pavement crack-proof even in areas of the high foot or vehicle movement. Now you can find different kinds of stones for making the pavers. They are durable and provide you with better longevity. Apart from that, if you have a small budget then you can also install the concrete paver at your exterior.
Damaged or worn-out pavers can be easily removed and replaced with new ones. In this regard, you need to call the paver designer. This makes paving a highly cost-effective option. The maintenance cost of a paved walkway, driveway, patio, etc, is also affordable.

Four Types of Textures and Designs of the Pavers:

Tumbled Pavers

Tumbled pavers have a natural look and are produced by a process that eliminates their sharp edges. The broken appearance of the edges gives them a classic look reminiscent of the castles of the old world. If you want to add some heritage design on your exterior place, then you can go for this paver design.

Smooth Pavers

Smooth pavers can be used for driveways, patios, walkways, etc. to impart a clean and uniform look to them. Smooth pavers make the landscape look polished and clean. Most of these pavers are made with stones and bricks. They are a little costly, but they can provide you with better longevity and durability. Consider using Unilock driveway pavers for a combination of elegance and resilience.

Textured Pavers

Textured pavers are not smooth and have various kinds of patterns engraved on them. These kinds of pavers are suitable for pool areas because they reduce the risk of slipping and falling caused by a wet surface.

Permeable Pavers

Permeable pavers are of three types such as grass permeable pavers, interlocking concrete permeable pavers, and porous concrete permeable pavers. Grass-permeable pavers have hollow centers which enable water to seep through and reach the soil. IC permeable pavers consist of voids for soil and vegetation which allows the passage of water into the soil. PC permeable pavers feature pores for channelizing water.

Pavers come in many sizes and shapes such as rectangular, square, wide, narrow, long and short. Diverse varieties of color combinations are also available and you can choose the blends of red-brown-charcoal or cream-brown-charcoal, Tuscan color combination, desert ash color, and much more. The kind of paver to choose depends upon the type of look that the homeowner wants for the landscape of his or her house.

Why Would You Choose Stone Pavers?

Stone pavers– Stone pavers have great variations in size, color, and texture because they come from quarries and are cut in different manners. Some common types of stone pavers include the following.

• Sandstone is a popular choice for pavers due to its softness and the resultant ease of installation and other works. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock that is a result of the build-up of eroded quartz and feldspar particles. Sandstone pavers are common features of courtyards and verandas in homes all over the world.
• Granite is a highly durable stone that is used as pavers in courtyards and patios. Granite pavers are widely used in regions rich in granite due to their easy availability and low price.
• Slate is known for its high durability and ability to tolerate high foot traffic and extreme temperatures. Slate pavers are commonly used for patios and are widely recommended for houses with young children due to slate’s slip-resistant properties.

Other common types of stones used as pavers include cobblestone, travertine, and Bluestone. 

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