The Solution
The value of pavers go beyond beauty and home appreciation. All surface structures, especially concrete slabs and asphalt, deteriorate with constant expansion and contraction from temperature changes, the movement of tree roots, and water runoff.
Unit Paving offers the flexible surface solution for these problems, installing pavers that are strong, durable, and modular. Each paver has a compression strength of 8000 p.s.i., is virtually unaffected by extreme weather and is ready for traffic immediately. Weight is dispersed over hundreds of individual units.
The result is minimal maintenance costs over an extended life span, saving you thousands of dollars in repairs and giving you an asset that appreciates over time.
Please see the comparison chart below which illustrates the many benefits provided by Unit Pavers.
| Appearance | Installation | Maintenance | |
 Concrete Pavers |
A wide range
of surface finishes-smooth to textured. Many available
colors, shapes, and laying patterns can compliment to
architectural style of home or grounds. |
Moderate cost. Tightly
fitted, uniform units are placed over a sand bed and a
compacted aggregate base. Immediately ready for use. Can be
installed by owner. Factory-made pavers last for decades. |
Low. Stained
or broken pavers can be easily replaced with patches. Dark
colored pavers can help hide stains. Ants and weeds in
joints can be prevented with sealers or herbicides. |
 Stamped Concrete |
Surfaces is
usually colored. Patterns look good from a distance, but
close up surface looks artificial. |
High Cost.
Difficult for owner to install. |
Moderate-Cracking will likely develop. Difficult to match
original color or pattern in repaired areas. Repairs leave
unattractive patch. |
 Ordinary Concrete |
Grey or light
brown. Can be colored throughout or on surface only. |
Moderate-Difficult for home-owner to install. Must wait 5 to
7 days for hardening before use. Surface quality depends on
weather at time or pour and expertise of installers. |
Moderate-Cracking will likely develop. Repairs and replaced
sections leave unsightly patches. Oil stains difficult to
remove. |
 Asphalt |
Limited color
options. Difficult to get neat looking edges. Cracks will
likely develop. Stamped and colored asphalt looks fake. |
Low-Goes in
quickly over compacted aggregate base. Can't be installed by
homeowner. |
High-Wear and
weather will break down surface. Black seal coat required
every 2-3 years. Ruts or pothole repairs make ugly patches.
Subject to erosion from oil drippings. |
 Crushed Stone or Gravel |
Typically a
rustic look. Appearance varies with color and shape of
stones. |
Low-Dumped and
spread over soil (no base required). |
High-Scattered
stone must be replaced and releveled regularly. Ruts from
tires will likely develop. |
