For thousands of years, clay brick has been the most favored building materials. Everything from walls to pathways, courtyards to paving roads were made from bricks. In modern times, people prefer concrete and cobblestones pavers as they are more durable as well as harder than clay bricks. But the brick pavers give a classic and gorgeous look to your driveways. If you take care of your brick paver driveway and keep it maintained, it will thrive. It is also important that the base of the driveway is well established.
What are Brick Pavers?
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room – what are brick pavers? Brick pavers are made from clay that is heated at a high temperature to give it its shape. Concrete pavers, on the other hand, are made using Portland cement and aggregate, while cobblestones are natural stones cut in the shape of pavers.
Brick pavers have a smooth surface and solid. They are usually rectangular in shape and are clay-colored, but now you can even get other colors and shapes. The best part about having brick paver driveway is that you can make it look however old or new you like. If you are going for an antique look, you can get brick pavers that have an old and dingy look. On the other hand, if you want a more modern look, your brick pavers will look sleek and modern.
Installation of Brick Pavers
There are two types of bases that can be used for the installation of brick pavers – mortar and sand. The first thing your contractor will do is remove all the debris and dirt from your driveway. Any previous driveway will also have to be torn down.
The next step is to compact the soil. After that, your contractor will add gravel and sand and make sure that it is level. Once the base is ready, it is time for the brick pavers to be added. The bricks on the parameter are set in concrete so that they remain in place.
After that, remove the sand from the joints and compact the surface. Repeat this step twice and you will be the proud new owner of a brick paver driveway.
Maintenance
Because they are not as durable as concrete, you will have to pay extra attention to its maintenance. With regular maintenance, your prick paver driveway can last up to 25 years, even more. But the heart wants what it wants, so let’s get onto it.
The ultraviolet rays from the sun and the weather can gradually have an impact on your brick paver driveway.
Use a pressure washer to wash your brick paver driveway twice every year. Check regularly for wild weeds and remove it. Make sure that the dirt does not get settled on your driveway. If you notice any cracks, get them repaired right away.
Make sure that after you are done washing the brick paver driveway, you seal the bricks. If you don’t do this, the bricks can peel off and flake over time.
Correct installation is the key here. Make sure you hire professionals to install your brick paver driveway. Give JJW Brick a call for all of your hardscape design needs! Our phone number is 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS. Call today!
