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Yes and here's why:
One guarantee with both concrete and Asphalt is that it will crack. Interlocking pavers have hundreds of joints throughout each project. Pavers work with any morterless system, to allow for movement, thus eliminating any possible cracking, due to freeze thaw cycles or ground shifting.
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Oil and gas stains can make for a lifelong eye sore on concrete or an asphalt driveway. Pavers give you the versatility to be able to remove any stained areas and replace with new pavers, ensuring you the elegance you want every time you open your door.
Most Concrete and asphalt driveways have a psi that ranges from 3000-4000, Interlocking concrete pavers are made from a no slump concrete mix that are formed under extreme pressure and high frequency vibrations. Pavers have a compressive strength of 8000 psi thus allowing for heavy vehicular traffic.
Concrete and asphalt are known to be installed on existing sub-base. Pavers are installed on a 6-12 inch compacted gravel base. |
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Asphalt |
Limited |
will crack |
Yes |
No |
Lowest |
Brick Pavers |
Many Options |
won't crack
or break |
No |
Yes |
Medium |
Concrete |
Limited |
will crack |
Yes |
No |
Low |
Flagstone |
Limited |
will crack
and chip |
Yes |
No |
High |
Mortar-set Bricks |
Limited |
will crack
and chip |
Yes |
No |
High |
Stamped Concrete |
Limited |
will crack
and fade |
Yes |
No |
Med-Low |
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The traditional use of concrete and asphalt at your home provides homeowners with minimal investment value if any. It has been reported in the Wall Street Journal that a homeowner may receive up to double their investment when reselling with the use of interlocking pavers.
Pavers speak for themselves when compared to concrete and asphalt; superior in both aesthetics and durability, concrete pavers should remain your choice when paving. |
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