Pavers Installation
Paver installations transform your outdoor space from drab to fab. Pavers add elegance and functionality to any landscaping. At Richmond Landscapes, we think of paving stones as outdoor flooring for hardscaping projects. They’re perfect for patios, walkways, and driveways.
Here’s what you need to know about the wide range of paver options and installation. Ready to enhance your home? Read on!
Types of Pavers
As with indoor flooring, pavers come in many styles, shapes, sizes, and colors. So, whether you want a formal English garden or a welcoming patio for grilling, there’s a perfect paver choice. Retaining walls are another way to incorporate pavers into your landscaping, providing both function and visual appeal by adding structure and depth to your yard. They are ideal for creating tiered garden beds, leveling sloped areas, or simply adding a striking design element to your outdoor space.
Concrete Pavers
Cement and aggregates combine to form molded concrete pavers. They’re long-lasting and stand up to weather, weed-eaters, and tricycles.
That makes them ideal for hardscape areas, like outdoor living rooms and walkways. Since concrete pavers are stronger than poured concrete, driveways are even possible.
They’re an affordable option with many colors and shapes. We’re not talking about flat gray squares. Instead, these pavers come in as many styles as indoor floor tile.
Brick Pavers
Clay is the oldest construction material humans have known. It lasts because it’s sturdy. Brick pavers come from clay blends, molded into standard sizes.
Their reddish brown color comes from natural pigments in the clay, enhanced by the kiln firing. You can choose other colors for bricks, but they’ll all be earth tones. Brick colors range from charcoal to deep cranberry.
Brick installations are still affordable but a little more expensive than concrete pavers. Brick paver installations make elegant seating areas and pathways.
Use more than one color tone or shape to create a mosaic look. Most people automatically think of rectangle shapes for bricks. However, bricks come in many shapes and styles, making them ideal for any look, pattern, and design.
Stone Pavers
Choose a stone paver installation to create a dramatic backdrop for your hardscape design. Prices range from affordable to luxury, so there’s something for every budget. Most are highly weather-resistant but often require periodic resealing.
- Limestone: Polished smooth or left rough and natural
- Flagstone: Non-slip surface; pieces fit together like a puzzle
- Granite: Harsh-weather resistant; great for walkways
- Travertine: Made of limestone, comes in earth tones
- Bluestone: Shades of blue and gray sandstone, versatile in hardscapes
Design Options
Beyond choosing the color and paver material, consider these landscaping design options.
Pattern Choices
Laying out decks and paths requires thinking about the pattern and personal style choices. However, some patterns look better over larger surfaces where their design can shine. Pattern choices enhance the look and feel of the outdoor space.
Some popular patterns include:
- Herringbone
- Basketweave
- Running bond
Texture
Other considerations for paver patios include switching up the textures. A variety of options include:
- Smooth: A flat surface without roughness creates a sleek and modern environment.
- Tumbled: A distressed or aged look for rustic gardens. These pavers have a rough finish.
- Textured: Non-slip surface from etching or sandblasting. Suitable for heavy traffic areas, like outdoor kitchens, walkways, and pool areas.
Our brick-laying professionals can help you choose the best pattern and texture for your walkway or patio.
Installation Process
There are several steps in pavers installation. The process starts with evaluating your yard and developing a landscaping design.
Next comes site preparation, including excavation, grading, and compaction. Then comes installing the base. Create a solid foundation with gravel and sand for long-term durability.
After the foundation comes the actual paver installation. Professional installers have experience in the techniques required for laying pavers evenly. They ensure proper alignment and spacing by cutting pavers to fit edges and corners.
Final touches include filling the joints with sand before compacting the pavers to set them in place. Sealing then protects the pavers and adds to their lifespans.
Maintenance Tips
Regular cleaning helps keep pavers clean and looking new. Sweeping or washing off with a water hose is the preferred cleaning method. But you can use a little soapy water if it’s needed. Just rinse well to prevent soap scum.
Chemical sprays can prevent weeds and moss on paver patios. Including this step in your routine landscaping maintenance makes it quick and easy.
Paver patios need periodic resealing to keep them protected and looking good. Landscaping services often include this step in a care package, so don’t hesitate to ask.
Benefits of Professional Installation
When you call Richmond Landscapes for your patio installation project, you benefit from our expertise and experience. We know the best practices and techniques, so you’ll get a high-quality, durable installation.
We’ll save you time and effort, helping you avoid the hassle and labor of a DIY project. Our paver designs also add long-term value by increasing your property value and curb appeal.
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