Paving Stones
Patios & Walkways
Choices:
- Asphalt - a single color and highly susceptible to heaving and cracking
- Concrete - highly susceptible to cracking - hardness rated at 3000
psi
- Paving Stones - decorative , come in a variety of sizes, hardness
rated at 7,0000 psi to 12,000 psi
Installation
A successful installation is accomplished by a professional who follows
ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute) guidelines. The most critical
element is the base and more importantly, the base should not be stone
dust.
Permeable Paving Stone Systems
Allows rainwater to permeate back into the soil and not down the storm drains.
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