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Posted by senixon Puget Sound - WA (My Page) on Fri, May 8, 09 at 14:11
| We're planning on replacing our cracked concrete patio with pavers. If I get the hang of the process I'd like to wrap my house and eventually replace the driveway. They're not cheap, but we can do it our selves and I don't see a major way to ruin the project... if it doesn't look right, take the stones out and redo them until I get I get it right.
They're not cheap and since eventually I'm planning on using lots and lots of them I'm looking for recommendation where to purchase them, Lowes, Home Depot have a few styles, but I'm wondering if a specialty dealer would have a better price and perhaps in a year or two when I get to doing my driveway they will still carry the type of paver stone I'll choose. Any recommendation where to purchase? Are there different grades of stone that are better than others? |
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I would think you'd want to buy one of the major brands since their quality is good and you can buy the same style for a couple of years. Just in case they do change their styles make sure you buy enough to finish a project and have a few left over for repairs. The pavers don't have to match just blend/flow well.
Just so you know this forum is for the making of products made out of cement. We make/made our own pavers, planters, etc. Good luck in your search. Billie |
RE: Where to purchase pavers?
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Senixon,
I understand your dilemma over your pavers. I happened to have found some antique pavers in my attic from a chimney that had been removed years earlier. How fortunate was that! They made a short sidewalk from the front steps to a corner of the house. Turned out great. Over time, they did settle a bit which added to the antique quality in that it wasn't perfectly flat. Because of them, I've decided to use pavers to make a patio on the opposite corner of the house. Fortunately, I found an ad in craigslist for antique pavers - used in making a tunnel from a local VA hospital to a POW camp. Imagine that! You might want to look there. At $1 each, I wouldn't have been able to afford them. But, the guy kept my email addy and wrote me back when he reduced the price to .35c each. These were chipped and I had to load them myself. In the process of going through the multiples of pallets, I've been able to gather quite a lot that are in very good condition. Since I need 1700 bricks, I realize that I have to settle for less than perfect ones as well. So, even the ones with chips and corners knicked off will also add character. As a Master Gardener, I was very impressed seeing a postage size yard that had different bricks at every corner. Undoubtedly, it was much easier for that home owner to purchase/collect/use - she may have also found them for a very good price. I was truly surprised to see how it added character. IF you decide to stay with only one paver, then you will be relegated to visiting a brick yard after all. If you were more industrious and younger than I, you could scout your area for homes/brick buildings being razed and make them an offer. Again, depending upon how industrious you are, such as removing the concrete mortar yourself, etc. Who knows? Used bricks are truly better than new ones and they could be more expensive. You'll never know until you investigate all your options. As Billie mentioned, they made their own pavers. I had recently been looking into that - mainly because I wanted to add some character to my pavers by creating a mold with a Lone Star (which is in the first paved sidewalk mentioned earlier)... reminiscent of our Texas state flag. Eventually, I decided against it but only because there's no one else to help me. You might want to give some thought to that as you could also add a particular design into your bricks, maybe initials, maybe a symbol. But, bear in mind, it won't be fast. Even at this time of year, it's not going to be a fast project as it is. Relegate your idea to being done next Spring regardless of what you decide to do. It will help to take some pressure off you as you wander though your options and make your decision... and collect all that you will need. Have you measured your area to know how many you'll need? One last thing - don't forget the 'pie' that has 3 pieces: good, fast. and cheap. You pick the two slices you want - you just can't have all three. Good luck to you as we'll both be working on our own projects.
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RE: Where to purchase pavers?
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Xtal, sounds like you're talking used brick but the original poster was talking about pavers. Maybe I'm mistaken but I assumed they meant concrete pavers like one namebrand "EP Henry". You can get them at Lowes or Home Depot I think. Unless it's a "Texas expression" you don't use pavers in a fireplace. They do use fire brick in fireplaces, sort of sand colored.
My husband and I did a patio out of used brick a few years ago. I hauled and cleaned them and he installed them. It really looks great. I think it took us 2 weeks and that counted digging the area, laying a bed of sand, tamping-we rented a power tamper and laying the brick. Billie |
RE: Where to purchase pavers?
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| Back in 1921, when my grandfather built his house, I'm sure he had no idea as to the difference in brick. Red pavers were used. Perhaps I did misunderstand what pavers Senixon was referring to. She's obviously wanting 'new' as well. Billie, don't you just love the look of antique brick!
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RE: Where to purchase pavers?
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| I want to suggest you travertine pavers as an alternative to brick pavers. Travertine is superior to brick, lasts forever, looks great, adds value to your home, helps with irrigation... Prices can be high at some places but if you try Travertine Mart as a supplier you will be able to find quality travertine pavers with prices similar to brick pavers. We have installed our pool deck with Travertine Mart's french pattern ivory travertine pavers, 1.25" thick. Very pleased with the quality, service and prices. To have an idea and see the selections go to their website at: http://travertinemart.com |
Here is a link that might be useful: http://travertinemart.com
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