Pavers Vs Stamped Concrete

Pavers

• Computer controlled manufacturing gives better strength.
• Less water used during manufacturing creates fewer voids in pavers
• Pavers are tested
• Stronger strength rating of 8000 psi
• Interlocking pavers get stronger with time
• Never cracks due to it's interlocking design
• Available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors
• Give walkways and patios a more custom look
• Create greater equity in your home versus concrete or asphalt
• Pavers can be driven on right away
• Pavers can move with the freeze thaw cycles of the seasons
• Most repairs can be easily done by lifting pavers up and reseting in sand
• Changing pavers after time to create a new look or style can be easily done

Concrete or Stamped Concrete

• There are two types of concrete: cracked and going to crack
• All concrete eventually cracks
• On the job site mixing creates poor manufacturing controls
• Concrete is not tested
• Cracks impossible to fix
• Concrete must cure for 3 to 5 days
• Less bearing strength of 3500 psi
• Gets weaker with time
• Freeze thaw cycles of the Northeast encourage cracking
• Lower initial cost will eventually lead to higher maintenance costs
• Limited colors and styles