BLEND YOUR LANDSCAPE WITH THE SURROUNDING NATURE

Your landscape is not just about plants.
Concrete pavers come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors and can be arranged in various patterns. Pavers are not poured like slabs; they arrive dry and ready to install.

People often ask us which option to choose between concrete vs. pavers?
If you are considering replacing or adding a walkway, patio, or driveway to your outdoor living area, you may become befuddled over the myriad of choices you have.

Each option can provide different advantxages depending on your needs. Poured concrete slabs are best used for outdoor commercial applications. The problem with concrete is that all concrete slabs crack. That is why they put expansion joints in concrete slabs. The problem in Arizona is they never use rebar or wire in residential applications, so when it cracks it doesn’t always stay in the expansion joints. This is what leads to the ugly cracks in patios and driveways.

Concrete Pavers are 8000 PSI. Most residential concrete patios and driveways are 2000 PSI -3000 PSI and will always crack eventually. Concrete Pavers never crack, and because they are on a base of ¼ minus granite, they don’t move or crack.

Pavers are about the same price as concrete to install, and they are a permanent solution. Concrete will crack and need maintenance and or replacement. Pavers beautify your property and add value. Concrete makes your home look cold and doesn’t add value. People often ask us which option to choose between concrete vs. pavers.
If you are considering replacing or adding a walkway, patio, or driveway to your outdoor living area, you may become
befuddled over the myriad of choices you have.

Some paving materials are more cost-effective than others, and certain types are more durable and easier to maintain. The most commonly used paving materials today are concrete slabs and paving stones.
Each option can provide different advantages depending on your needs. Poured concrete slabs are often used for outdoor residential spaces due to their cost and ease of installation. With the development of stamped concrete, homeowners also have options as far as designs and textures are concerned.

Paving stones or brick pavers are individual sections made from various materials like natural stone, concrete, or brick. Many of these pieces interlock, which makes for a flexible system that is extremely durable. While a concrete slab is more affordable upfront, the long-term costs for repairs and/or replacements will almost always outweigh the initial savings.