Choosing the Right Driveway Paver for Your Home

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Choosing the Right Driveway Paver for Yo

Choosing a new paver for your driveway can be a rewarding yet tedious task for any homeowner. Pavers offer many more options than a typical driveway foundation as far as design, color, and overall appearance. Installing interlocking concrete pavers to your driveway instantly adds to the lifetime curb appeal of your home. Here are the five most important steps you should take to ensure you make an informed decision when it comes to choosing the correct pavers for your driveway.

1. Choose a Good Type of Paver and Base

Paver driveways begin with a base constructed base rock and bedding sand. The surface will be formed with either cobblestone, brick, or interlocking concrete pavers. Brick pavers will last anywhere up to a decade, interlocking concrete pavers and cobblestone are the longest lasting.

2. Consider the Cost of The Paver

The cost for a paver driveway can vary significantly depending on the paver chosen. . You may save some money doing the work yourself, but to ensure a quality job it will serve you well to hire a professional such as DPG Pavers as no cost should be too high when it comes to quality. If you are located in or around the San Francisco Greater Bay Area, DPG Pavers in Walnut Creek, CA can help.

“To ensure a quality job it will serve you well to hire a professional, as no cost should be too high when it comes to quality.”

3. Consider Your Home’s Features

It can be difficult to choose the best-looking paver for your home, but with the proper resources this can become a simple task. Paver manufacturers create a variety of colors, shapes, and styles to create a one of a kind driveway for your home. However, it is important to think about what looks best for your home. If your paver does not match your home it may clash, so it is important to consider all of your options. Consult with an experienced paver designer for tips.

“If your paver does not match your home it may clash, so it is important to consider all of your options.”

4. Consider Durability

Concrete interlocking pavers provide exceptional durability, with a load bearing capacity of 7,000 – 8,000 psi. (pounds per square inch). They come with a manufacturer’s guaranty against cracking and breaking.

5. Consider Borders and Embellishments

You might notice that many driveways have circles in the center. This is an embellishment, or a focal point. These focal points include driveway entrances or garage aprons. For your driveway to resemble a Romanesque look, consider using a circle kit. As for borders, these can be used to create a contrast in appearance, leading to a more finished and unique look. Most people match them to their roof because it leads to more balance.

Are You Considering Pavers for Your Driveway or Outdoor Living Space?

Have a driveway in dire need of replacement? Moved into a new home and not happy with your home’s curb appeal? Can’t seem to finish your backyard project? Contact DPG Pavers to schedule your free consultation today!

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