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How much does a typical installation cost? |
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Depending on the scope of your job, your price per square foot could be as low as $3
or as high as $15. The location of your job, the size, soil composition, unique
attributes, and products selected affect this price range. Each job is bid to the
specific requirements of the client.
Request a free estimate to learn more about how much
your particular project will cost.
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How long do installations normally take? |
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We strive to complete most typical residential applications such as driveways,
walkways, and patios in two to three days. Pools, retaining walls and other larger
jobs can vary. Many factors can affect job timeliness including weather, material
availability, job access and conditions.
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How long after installation can I use my patio or driveway? |
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Immediately after all of the installation steps are completed, including compaction
and the sweeping in of jointing sand.
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Can weeds grow through my patio or driveway? How do I get rid of them? |
A. |
Weeds can not grow up from below the pavers surface. The growth of weeds and grasses
results from airborne seeds. A household weed killer can prevent this if
necessary.
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Can I replace individual pavers if something was to chip or damage them, or I need access
beneath them? |
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A paver or group of pavers can be removed and replaced if needed with minimal
disturbance to the rest of the surface; we will leave extra pavers with the
client.
If you have pavers that need to be replaced or serviced, contact
us and we'll gladly help you.
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Will the paver colors fade? |
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Pavers Express uses only top quality products from Tremron, BrickAmerica,
Paver Systems & Boral. Unlike some pavers that have a thin "topcoat" our pavers
are colored throughout the entire paver. Because of the suns ultraviolet rays some
mild overall fading may occur over time, however, clay pavers require less
maintenance to prevent fading.
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I have an existing concrete walkway that is in good shape. Can I lay pavers over it? |
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Pavers can be laid on top of existing concrete walkways although it is not the
preferred method. This process will raise the grade by about two inches (this
includes the screening sand plus the thickness of the paver itself). Doorways are a
particular consideration using this method.
Request a free estimate to learn more about how much
your particular project will cost.
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What are thin pavers? |
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Thin pavers are manufactured to a similar look of pavers with a 1 inch thickness.
These can be used in limited applications such as overlay on an existing concrete
surface in good condition. Thin pavers are not suited for vehicular traffic, and do
not provide the same interlocking properties as traditional thick pavers.
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Can Pavers Express install pavers that I buy myself? |
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Depending on the characteristics product and the intended application, we may be
able to install your pavers. Please keep in mind pavers available at hardware stores
or home improvement retailers are typically thinner - 40mm rather the 60mm or 80mm
ICPI standard and may not conform to other ASTM standards. Most store bought pavers
are not recommended for high traffic and vehicular applications. We pass our
contractor volume discounts on to the client and buy pavers at very good prices.
Contact us about your pavers so we can better advise you
on what to do.
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How do concrete pavers compare to stamped or patterned concrete? |
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Patterned and stamped concrete is merely poured concrete stamped topically with a
pattern. It is susceptible to all of the cracking, durability and maintenance
problems as is regular concrete or asphalt. Stamped concrete also requires
expansion joints every ten feet or more. These expansion joints can be very
distracting in various patterns. Concrete interlocking pavers create a more
uniform, durable, and aesthetically pleasing surface.
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Do your products come with a guarantee? |
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We only use the highest quality of interlocking brick pavers and retaining wall
products in America that meet or exceed ASTM standards. We provide a 25 year
guarantee on the strength and structural integrity of our products, and 3 year
labor & workmanship.
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What is efflorescence? |
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Efflorescence is a naturally occurring phenomenon that causes a white lime deposit
on the face of any concrete product. It has to do with leaching of salts out of the
concrete matrix and depositing on the surface when the water evaporates. It is not
considered a defect of the material. It has no adverse effect on the physical
structure of the product, and will normally wear away naturally within a few days
or weeks. It can be cleaned off with a number of commercial cleaners. It should not
be confused with hard water stains, although both may require the same weathering or
cleaning to eliminate.
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Should I seal concrete pavers? |
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Sealing is not essential in many applications but it offers some benefits like
making spills and stains easier to remove. Liquid sealers are applied after the
pavers are installed and are cleaned. We can recommend cleaners for concrete
pavers. Once applied, the sealers soak into the concrete and into the joints. The
sealers in the joints help keep the joint sand in place and prevent weeds and
ants.
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