| Q: |
What is the
difference between "Clay Pavers & Concrete
Pavers"? |
| A: |
Clay pavers are
made with real clay that is mixed, extruded and
baked in a kiln at very high temperatures and
concrete pavers are made with a special blend of
concrete and coloring that is compacted at very
high pressures in a special machine. |
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| Q: |
Which type of
paver is better? |
| A: |
There is very
little difference between pavers in general. The
important difference is the maker of the pavers.
Paving materials can vary from one manufacturer
to next. The qualities that make a paver perfect
are its compressive strength, water absorbtion
rate and abrasion index. |
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| Q: |
What happens if I
have to do a repair job below the paving? Does
it leave an unsightly patch mark? |
| A: |
No, that is one of
the long term benefits to installing Flexible
paving. Because all interlocking paving is
flexible it can also resist cracking. This is
especially beneficial in California which has
very expansive soils. |
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| Q: |
Can you do any
other types of specialty masonry? |
| A: |
Yes, our tradesmen
are fully train masonry professionals. We
specialize in matching almost any material and
seamlessly installing it so that the repair is
undetectable in most cases. |
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| Q: |
What does
"Interlocking Paving" mean? |
| A: |
Interlocking paving
is a misleading term. What actually constitutes
interlocking is really a dynamic function
containing three different componets. They are
"rotational interlock" (resistance to tipping)
"horizontal interlock" (resistance to spreading)
"vertical interlock (resistance to sinking)".
So, that means for lasting quality you need good
containment, good subbase and proper paver
thickness. Thicker pavers for driveways thinner
pavers for patios. |
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| Q: |
After you're done
Paving the work surfaces should I Seal
It? |
| A: |
Yes, it protects it
from leaky cars that might leave oil stains and
it stays cleaner for much longer if you seal it
right away before it has a chance to get
stained. Remember when it's sealed it only takes
a hose to clean it off. We use breathable type
sealers that protect against just about
anything. |
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| Q: |
What can be done
to to restore ugly faded old concrete? |
| A: |
In most situations
faded concrete can be renewed by recoloring it
using various Tints &
Stains. |