Category: Hardscaping

Upgrade Your House with Concrete Pavers

Beautify and upgrade your house with concrete pavers

Concrete pavers can make your home into a dazzling work of art. The aesthetic appeal just cannot be overstated.  Pavers come in a variety of styles, colors, shapes, and sizes to satisfy your personal tastes. You can have your driveway, walkway, patio, or pool area done in concrete pavers.  With state-of-the-art designs, there is no better way to make your exterior look finished and professional. These long-lasting, virtually maintenance-free concrete pavers will last for decades. Bricks are also an environmentally a good choice because they’re made of natural materials.  

Adding concrete pavers will enhance your homes curb appeal and its value. And by paving the exterior of your home with concrete pavers, you can cut down on house cleaning, because dirt and mud won’t be tracked in.  You can add pavers from your driveway to your front door, from your mailbox to your front door, or from a side or back door to the front door or driveway. In fact, concrete pavers will help keep fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes away because you’ll be removing brush and grass where they hide.  In fact, the CDC warned about the uptick in vector-borne illnesses, so concrete pavers make a wise choice to protect your family.

Many people also have pets that they love yet they are prevented from walking in their yard because of pets’ waste.  By clearing away large areas of grass, and installing concrete or brick pavers, you will have a clean, sanitary place for your family and guests to walk. Here are some ways that concrete and brick pavers can be used at your home or business:

– patios

– porches

– entertainment areas

– walkways

– retainer walls

– seat walls

– fire pit

– driveways

– area around a dock or pool

– around trees and flowerbeds

There is no better way to dress up the exterior of your home than with concrete pavers. Let us help you achieve your desired project.  Our valued customers will receive individualized attention. So plan your outdoor project today!

Call us at (856) 938-7012 for Concrete Paver Installation South Jersey

5 Tips for Proper Care of Travertine Hardscapes

 

No matter where you live, the weather can damage travertine hardscapes, particularly if you do not take the time to properly care for them. Following a few easy strategies to protect your pavers can add years to their longevity while maintaining their appeal. Here are five tips you can use to safeguard the integrity of your pavers.

 

  1. Seal Your Pavers

While you might be handy enough to seal your own pavers, it is usually wiser to hire a professional concrete contractor to do it. Even though this style of paver resists moisture well, it is always a good idea to waterproof them so you have full protection against the elements. This is particularly a good idea if you live in harsher climates that are more inclined to excessive water or snowfall – or if your pavers are next to a pool. The splashing and excessive moisture can slowly damage your pavers over the years. Make sure you follow the manufactures instructions regarding the frequency of using a sealer for your pavers – or just ask an expert!

 

  1. Clean Regularly

Cleaning your patio, driveway, or walkway on a regular basis is essential to any landscape care, but it also keeps your pavers looking attractive while also protecting their structural integrity. Be sure to use a broom with soft bristles to sweep the pavers free of debris about once a week, you can also wash them with a gentle cleaner made specifically for natural stone. This keeps their color as vibrant as the day they were installed. It is also a good idea to clean your pavers after storms, this is also for safety reasons to keep the areas around your home clear of hazards.

 

  1. Remove Grass, Moss, and Weeds

The growth of grass, moss, and weeds are inevitable but you must take steps to clear them regularly as part of a healthy landscape routine. If you do not maintain these items between the pavers it can destroy the integrity of the patio, walkway, or driveway. It is very important not to allow roots of any kind to grow between pavers, it is a good idea to check them periodically for this type of growth. While minor growth won’t do too much harm, it does indicate the presence of dirt and grime between your pavers. Eventually, as the weeds and other items grow it causes the pavers to shift and could possibly form cracks – which you do not want. So remove signs of growth immediately to prevent this from happening.

 

  1. Remove Early Signs of Mildew and Mold

Mold and mildew aren’t very likely to damage your pavers, but if allowed to flourish mildew and mold will make it much more difficult to clean your pavers. If you remove these items while they are still in their early stages it simplifies the cleaning process, and reduces the risk of harming the pavers.

 

  1. Choose Patio Furniture Carefully

Although pavers are extremely durable, be sure to choose patio furniture that does not have sharp edges or bottoms. Moving this type of furniture regularly across the stone surface of the paver will cause scratching and stress on the block. Instead opt for furniture that is easy to lift and move about.

 

Whether you have a driveway constructed with pavers or a beautifully designed paver patio, using a few simple strategies can maintain their vibrant color throughout the year. If you need help, do not hesitate to reach out and contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your paver installation. By doing this, not only will you be able to enjoy the beauty of your pavers for a long time, but it will also enhance your property’s curb appeal.