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ANTONIO-AUSTIN TEXAS PAVER DRIVEWAYS-FLAGSTONE-BRICK
Driveways
More than laborers
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.
Concrete Pavers Repair Easily
One of the biggest advantages of choosing concrete
pavers is that if a repair ever does become necessary, stained or broken
pavers can be easily replaced without ugly patches by just removing and
reinstating new pavers. This is not true of asphalt, concrete, or
stamped concrete.
Contact DP and ASSOCIATES today to schedule a free
on-site consultation and estimate. One of our expert consultants will
help you select the driveway, patio, or walkway design that will
compliment your home.
Designing with Concrete Pavers
Designers choose pavers styles to
harmonize with the surrounding area. Two colors of pavers can be combined to
provide interest in large areas. Pavers also come in blended colors to add
interest.
Pavers
are similar to other colored concrete, or brick products: shade variations
may occur. This can result from slight variations in dye lots and the raw
materials used. Install pavers from several pallets at a time.
Here are some
additional design considerations :
Pavers can be selected to
complement the stone or facade on the building. Oftentimes, pavers one or
two shades lighter than the structure are selected so as not to compete for
attention with the structure.
The use of brick pavers with
wood or stone houses adds warmth.
Pavers can have different
textures. When different textures are combined it adds interest.
Avoid long straight rows of
pavers. If straight runs are required, lay the edge pavers parallel to the
edge of the path and use a basket weave pattern in the interior.
For Victorian style housed,
repeat the curves of the arched windows and doors by designing curved edges.
For rectangular colonial
styles, repeat the shape by using brick-shaped pavers.
For brick homes, select pavers
lighter than the brick used on the home or use cobblestone.
Materials
There are many different types of material that you can choose for
your 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
Concrete
Patios built out of
concrete should be constructed out of 4 inches of 2000 psi concrete
with ½ 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 ½ 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 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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Introduction to San
Antonio-Austin,
Texas
One of Texas' most famous cities is the City of San Antonio-Austin. Located in the
south-central part of the state, San Antonio-Austin is Texas' second-largest city and
serves as an economic and cultural gateway to the American Southwest. The city
lies about 140 miles northwest of Corpus Christi on the Gulf of Mexico and 150
miles northeast of the city of Laredo on the Mexican border. Several major
freeways service the city, including Interstates I-10, I-35, I-37, and I-410;
U.S. Routes 87, 90, and 281; and Texas State Highways 16 and 151.
Named for Saint Anthony of Padua, on whose feast day (June 13) a Spanish
expedition explored the area in 1691, the San Antonio-Austin River was the principal
tributary which spawned the founding of its namesake village in 1718. The site,
on the river's west bank, was initially a stopping place on the Texas wilderness
trail leading to French trading posts in Louisiana. By 1731 the town was known
as San Antonio-Austin de Béxar, which in 1773 became the capital of Spanish Texas.
During the Texas Revolution, San Antonio-Austin was the site of several battles,
including the battle of the Alamo in 1836, in which 189 defenders held the old
Alamo mission for 13 days against some 4,000 Mexican troops. Although the
defenders were ultimately killed, the memorable phrase "Remember the Alamo"
became forever known as the rallying cry of the Texas Revolution against Mexico.
After the Civil War, San Antonio-Austin prospered as a cattle industry hub and military
center serving the border region and the Southwest. During the twentieth
century, San Antonio-Austin became an important military center for the Army and Air
Force through both world wars; a distinction which it has retained to this day.
San Antonio-Austin is the current home of Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base,
Randolph Air Force Base, and Brooks City-Base, with Camp Stanley and Camp Bullis
located just outside the city limit
