Both Interlocking Concrete Pavers and Decorative "stamped" Concrete are great paving materials and have benefits different qualities. Let's go over some of the pros and cons of these two materials:

1. Concrete generally requires less labor and can be produced at a faster rate than concrete pavers, but concrete pavers will ultimately last longer as a paving product and production costs are comparable.

2. Concrete produces a much cleaner looking paving surface, but will not provide as much traction as concrete pavers and is much more difficult to service during winter months. Snow plows may cause damage to stamped concrete surfaces that cannot be repaired with simple cleaning.

3. Repairs to concrete will require some demolition and/or cutting, whereas concrete pavers are easily replaced if damaged, leaving little or no damages.

4. Decorative "stamped" concrete offers many colors and a good contratcor can produce almost any color with this material, whereas concrete pavers are limited to colors in production.

5. Concrete pavers will generally support a heavier load due to the distribution of weight throughout the segments. Well-cured concrete has a load bearing of approx. 5000 psi and concrete pavers are specified at 8000 psi and above.

Minimum Compression Strength:
Pavers: 8000 lbs +
Concrete: variable app. 5000 lbs)

Unlimited Pattern Options:
Concrete patterns are dependent on the available stamps
Concrete Pavers can be laid in virtually unlimited pattern options

Use of Pavement:
(Concrete must cure for up to 5-7 days before use
Pavers take longer to lay

Aesthetic Value:
(Concrete produces a crisper, "cleaner" surface
Pavers have an elegant,natural look look of paver projects)

Property Value
Pavers provide a higher return in value than decorative concrete
Decorative conrete has an immediate curb appeal

Reusable
Pavers can be recycled into a different product
Concrete is not a reusable product

Repairing
Paver repairs are less invasive than concrete repairs
Concrete offers more contractors to choose from for repairs

Comfort ability
Pavers provide a more comfortable walking than poured concrete materials
Concrete generally has a smoother surface for furniture

Texture / Traction
Pavers are provide much more traction than stamped concrete

As you can see, both pavers and stamped concrete have their place in the building industry. Our team members can provide you with any paver addition and we work closely with great concrete contractors to fulfill those needs and desires.

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