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Trained installation crews our highly
trained installation crews are more than laborers, they are true artisans. In about
a week, we can replace your cracked concrete driveway or patio deck with beautiful
interlocking pavers or natural stone. Check out our paving stone gallery to see
samples of our work. You can also view our paving stone design catalog to see the
wide variety of designs available for your driveway or patio design
Benefits of Concrete Pavers for your
Driveway, Patio or Walkway
Interlocking Concrete Patio
Pavers, Driveway Pavers and Walkway Pavers
Traditional concrete
Traditional concrete,
asphalt or gravel driveways pale in comparison to the beauty of driveway
pavers.
There are many benefits
to installing concrete pavers that make them the best value even when compared
to cobblestone, stamped concrete, or clay pavers.
Concrete Pavers
Concrete pavers come
in a wide variety of surface finishes, colors, and shapes, as well as laying
patterns to compliment the architectural style of your home. Clay pavers
mainly come in shades of red and have a limited number of shapes available.
Clay Pavers
Clay pavers mainly
come in shades of red and have a limited number of shapes available.
What do we light?
Trees and Shrubs Gardens Pathways Walkways
Decks Pergola's Gazebo's Waterfalls Walls
"DP and ASSOCIATES did a fantastic
job on our driveway. I feel like we have a new house! All of our neighbors
think it looks fabulous and that it will increase our resale value."
Concrete Pavers — Stronger
than Stamped Concrete
Concrete pavers are
stronger than ordinary or stamped concrete which gives you the assurance
that the pavement for your driveway, patio, or pool deck will look beautiful
for a very long time. Pavers are easy to clean and require little maintenance.
Cobblestones
Cobblestones have wide
joints which encourage weeds and have a surface that makes walking difficult.
Concrete pavers won't crack like asphalt or poured-in-place concrete. This
is because each unit has joints that allow for a small amount of movement
without cracking. Additionally, cobblestone can be 3-4 times more expensive
than concrete pavers.
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Flagstone, Granite, Brick Pavers, Flagstone Pavers, Stamp Concrete, Cool Decking• Custom patio design including
wine racks, small refrigerators and Custom barbecue installation.
Materials
There are many different types of material that you can choose for your patio-driveway.
The table below will give some ideas.
Paving
stones
(Pavestone)
Brick
Flagstone
Stamped concrete
Concrete
Strength
8,000 psi
High
1,000 to 10,000
Moderate
Not rated
2,000 psi
Moderate
2000 psi
Moderate
Flexibility
Flexible
NO cracks
Not flexible
Will crack
Flexible
Will crack
Not flexible
Will crack
Not flexible
Will crack
Maintenance
Low
Most stains are hidden
Moderate
Oil and other stains hard to
remove
Moderate
Oil and other stains hard to
remove
Moderate
Oil and other stains hard to
remove
Moderate
Oil stains
Difficult to maintain
Repairable
Pavers easy to replace
Prone to chipping
Prone to chipping
Repairs costly and marks visible
Can not repair without
noticing scar marks
Colors and Patterns
A wide assortment of colors,
shapes and sizes
Brick colors range from red
to orange and flash of black
Many types of Flagstone
Many stamped patterns
Many colors to chose from
Cost
$9.00 to $15
$15 to $18
$15 to $24
$7.50 to $12
$4.50 to $7.50 Patios built out of concrete should
be constructed out of 4 inches of 2000 psi concrete with ˝ inch rebar placed every
24 inches on center going in both directions. The Soil under should be well compacted.
Brick
Traditional brick patios should be built over a 4-inch
concrete slab. The bricks are now set in a mortar bed and leveled one at a
time. Then all the spaces between the bricks are filled with a grout. This
is can be rather expensive because one is building two surfaces.
Interlocking brick patios are far more
economical because they are set in sand instead of in mortar over concrete.
Flagstone
Flagstone is a generic term for thin flat rock that is
used for paving flat surfaces. Flagstone is named from the location of the
quarry it comes from. Arizona red is a reddish sand stone; Pennsylvania blue
is a grey blue. The cost of the stone is proportional to the shipping
distance.
It is best to pour a concrete slab and set the stone in
mortar on the slab. However, in the interest of economy the stones can be
set directly over the soil. They will move and shift over time and will have
to be readjusted from time to time.
Stamped
Concrete
A stamped concrete patio should first be
prepared with 4 inches of concrete with ˝ inch rebar going both ways.
The "stamping' happens after the concrete has been poured
and just before it sets up. There are several methods of stamping. The most
common is to use a rubber mat like material with the desired pattern molded
into one side. The molded pattern is placed down on the concrete leaving the
desired pattern in the concrete. The procedure is repeated over the area to
be stamped. Control joints are placed in the concrete in the effort to have
the cracks follow the joints. This does not always happen and the cracks can
appear anywhere in the newly finished concrete.
Concrete is usually colored before it is poured. There are standard colors
that can be added to the concrete at the ready mix company as it goes into
the truck. The colors are not 100% predictable and may vary slightly from
the color chosen.
Pavestones
The price of pavestones is more affordable today than
before. The techniques have improved and the skill in laying the stones has
been expanded. When one compares similar aspects of a stamped concrete patio
done correctly costs are usually less. However when the advantages of each
are compared the paving stones far outweigh the concrete.
Concrete will
fade
Concrete will crack and pavestones will not; concrete
will fade and the exact colors can not always be predicted, whereas paver
colors can be seen and chosen before they go in; concrete has no warranty
against cracking, paver has a lifetime warranty; concrete cannot be repaired
without noticing the repair marks the paver can be replaced without seeing
any evidence of the repair; concrete is an artificial copy where each pavers
are a unique unit. Concrete cannot be replaced but pavers can, therefore
pavers are by far the best patio material for the money.
Brick pavers
offer beauty and long-term performance to home and
landscape. There are many patterns, colors, and textures to enhance the
character and value of your home. To get the most out of your brick paver
project, consider the following aspects before you start.
Patios, walkways and driveways should be wide enough to accommodate people,
lawn furniture, or in the case of driveways, cars and foot traffic. Walkways
should be at least 36" wide. A wider walk lends more grace to an entrance.
People enjoy walking on paths with gentle curves, and brick pavers can
define and enlarge space for shrubbery beds.
Designing patios is like planning a new room. What part of the day will it
be in the sun or shade? It it going to be blocked from the wind? How will
the landscaping fit in? How easy is the access from the house? Are steps
needed? Consider the flow of foot traffic and the amount of space needed to
accommodate a patio table and chairs, gas grill, etc. A minimum of 350-400
sq. ft. would be needed, but a more generous size is recommended, especially
if the homeowner likes to entertain family and friends.
Custom design service is available for all your brick paver needs. The
beauty of your project will make you feel that your research was worthwhile.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
Introduction to Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is one of the 25 largest cities in the United States and also the
largest city in North Carolina. According to U.S. census estimates, the Charlotte
metropolitan statistical area has an estimated population of almost 1.5 million
people.
Charlotte is located in south/central North Carolina. It is home to over 10
Fortune 1000 companies, including household names such as Bank of America, Lowe's,
and Wachovia Corp.
Charlotte was ranked as the 29th "Most Fun U.S. City" in a survey conducted
in 2003 by Cranium Inc. Factors taken into account in the ranking include the
number of sports teams, restaurants, dance performances, toy stores, the amount
of a city's budget that is spent on recreation, and other factors. Charlotte
is also a past winner of the coveted "All-America City Award" awarded by the
National Civic League.
Charlotte has a humid sub-tropical climate that is characterized by mild winters
and hot, humid summers. The coldest month of the year is January with an average
daily temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit. July is the hottest month of the
year with an average daily temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Charlotte History
Charlotte was founded at the intersection of two Native American trading paths.
It was incorporated as the village of Charlotte Town in 1768. The city is named
after the wife of British King George III.