Each has pros and cons and the right choice for your property is a highly personal one that takes into account your style preferences budget and conditions on the ground.
Natural stone pavers vs concrete pavers.
When it comes to available hardscaping materials there are two overall choices.
Precast concrete pavers are designed to be interlocking whereas natural stone pavers can only be carved or cut to fit as close as possible.
Natural stone and manmade pavers.
You can choose flat topped uniform stone or rough edged irregular shapes.
We have worked with homeowners who have had a limited budget but really preferred pavers or natural stone to poured concrete.
Paving stones or brick pavers are individual sections made from various materials like natural stone concrete or brick.
This means your precast concrete paved area is better suited to vehicular traffic while still remaining flexible allowing it to withstand the natural heaving and shifting of the ground below.
As we mentioned concrete is the least expensive option pavers are a step up from there at a mid level price point and natural stone is the most expensive.
Pavers are much like bricks.
Natural stone pavers can be made of slate flagstone travertine and limestone colors vary naturally and offer a rich.
Many of these pieces interlock which makes for a flexible system that is extremely durable.
Since they can be replaced one at a time they are a better long term solution than laying solid concrete slabs.
It can be difficult to choose the best stone for patios as you have a lot of options when it comes to natural stone pavers.
They are easy to clean and using a paver sealer will help them look new longer.
The great landscaping debate.
Peacock pavers handcrafted concrete pavers look just like natural stone and come in a wide variety of shapes sizes and colors to meet your paver patio needs.
With the two most common paving materials in mind deciding between patio pavers or concrete slabs is still a difficult task.
To learn more about using handcrafted concrete pavers by peacock pavers in an upcoming landscape design project we invite you to request a quote get a sample kit or call us today.