Why is it More Expensive to Install Brick Pavers For a Driveway Than a Pool Deck?
Why is it more expensive to install brick pavers for a driveway than a pool deck? A very popular option for driveways these days is brick pavers. Concrete brick pavers have opened up many home improvement options for sidewalks, patios and driveways. They provide an interesting and attractive alternative to the usual concrete or blacktop most often used in the past. But when a homeowner discovers the cost of such a driveway they are often surprised. The cost of installing a driveway using concrete pavers is often much more costly than most homeowners are prepared for when they receive an estimate. Here is the reason why. Brick installation requires very careful preparation to the area even before the brick pavers are laid. A substantial amount of road rock (also known as lime rock) must be used to form the sub base of the driveway. This step is essential to the creation of a stable environment for the brick that will not result in cracked or loose bricks. If this step is not done correc
