How their made
Interlocking concrete pavers are made from a very dry mix of gravel, sand, cement
and color. They are then poured into a mold and mixed with little water using very high
pressure and vibration. The vibration allows the water to set the cement and then creates a
bind between the aggregate resulting in the final product shown below. Keep in mind that
pavers are a cost effective alternative to brick, clay, and concrete and produce zero slump. For
example, a paver driveway is up to 4 times stronger than a concrete driveway in lab studies. The
less slump the stronger the material!
and color. They are then poured into a mold and mixed with little water using very high
pressure and vibration. The vibration allows the water to set the cement and then creates a
bind between the aggregate resulting in the final product shown below. Keep in mind that
pavers are a cost effective alternative to brick, clay, and concrete and produce zero slump. For
example, a paver driveway is up to 4 times stronger than a concrete driveway in lab studies. The
less slump the stronger the material!
How it's Installed
Installation can vary depending on the contractor. We use whatever pattern the customer chooses to create a beautiful look. The process of installing pavers starts
with grading the designated area and then inserting rebar to create a level and accurate space
before adding sand. The sand is then added and using a 2 x 4 the screeding begins, resulting
in a perfectly level area as smooth as glass. The pavers are then set in the screeded area and
carefully hammered into place using a rubber mallet. After all the pavers are set we disperse
sand over them and use a plate tamper to fill in the cracks and compact completing the process!
(see below)
Below you can see images of work we have previously complete.
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