How do pavers compare with patterned or stamped concrete?
Concrete pavers are stronger than ordinary or stamped concrete. Stamped or patterned concrete are merely slabs of concrete with a design and/or pattern. These are prone to problems of deterioration and fracturing, especially in freeze/thaw environments. Paving stones are guaranteed against fracture or deterioration. Pavers can be moved and replaced when needed.
Patterned concrete pavements are merely slabs of concrete that are embossed with a pattern. Therefore, they are prone to the same problems cycles, namely cracking and spalling. Pavers won’t crack or spall. Stamped concrete requires expansion (control joints) joints every 10 feet or so which are very distracting in some patterns. Also, unlike Pavers, patterned concrete pavements don’t allow access to underground utilities or the ability to make repairs. So clearly concrete are a superior choice. What are the advantages of sealing my pavers? Sealers offer three advantages: they help resist stains, enhance the color, and bind the sand in the joints to make it difficult for weeds to germinate. Sealers, however, are topical products and must be reapplied regularly (generally every 3-5 years). Will weeds grow between my pavers? Weeds and grass result from seeds or spores blowing into and lodging in the joint sand. This can be minimized by sealing the pavers or mixing a pre-emergent granular
Patterned concrete pavements are merely slabs of concrete that are embossed A: with a pattern. Therefore, they are prone to the same problems with freeze/thaw cycles, namely cracking and spalling. We guarantee that EP Henry Pavers won’t crack or spall; you cannot obtain a similar guarantee for stamped concrete. Stamped concrete requires expansion joints every 10 feet or so, which are very distracting in some patterns. Also, unlike EP Henry Pavers, patterned concrete pavements don’t allow access to underground utilities or the ability to make repairs. At virtually the same price per square foot installed, EP Henry Pavers are clearly a superior choice.
Patterned concrete pavements are merely slabs of concrete that are embossed with a pattern. This type of pavement is prone to cracking when freezing and thawing occurs. Stamped concrete requires an expansion joint every 10 feet, which may be distracting in the pattern you are creating. As well, repairs to individual units or underground utility problems, can be more difficult and costly.
Patterned concrete pavements are merely slabs of concrete that are embossed with a pattern. Therefore, they are prone to the same problems with freeze/thaw cycles, namely cracking and spalling. Stamped concrete requires expansion joints every 10 feet or so which are very distracting in some patterns. Patterned concrete pavements do not allow access to underground utilities or the ability to make repairs.
