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Driveway pavers are an important part of the overall functionality and aesthetic look of one’s home. They help in the proper movement of the car in and out of the garage. As they are clearly visible on the outside, they also are an important part of the overall outdoor look of the house. They occupy a lot of the front garden. However, you often tend to ignore the important technicalities of a driveway paver during the construction of the house. You often disregard them as just a slab of concrete or gravel. But a driveway paver actually plays a major role in the overall visual architecture of one’s house.
Here are the various things a homeowner must be aware of before they choose their Driveway Paver:
Durability: Driveways encounter a lot of heavy weight, in the form of both vehicular and foot traffic. It has to endure the weight of a car at least two times a day, every day. It also has to withstand the various elements of weather like snow, or heavy sun. Thus, you need to ensure that the material that you choose for your driveway paver is able to withstand wear and tear. Stone based driveway pavers are most suitable for serving this purpose.
Grip: The material that you use to build your driveway paver must have a strong grip. It should not be slippery as that can cause unnecessary accidents. Split stones are considered as the best option as far as split and traction are considered. This is because split stones have an inherently non-slip surface. Split stones are available in various options like porphyry, filetti, or cobblestones. Filetti is considered to be the best among these options for driveway paving because of its dense and hard-wearing structure.
Design: As already mentioned, the driveway plays an important function in the overall aesthetic dialogue of the house. This is why one should also pay special attention to the design of the driveway paver. The material, colour tone, and placement of the driveway paver, all contribute to the design. The design can be modern, streamlined, natural-looking, or rugged in its aesthetic. The aesthetic can be softened by planting over a ground cover alongside the driveway edge or through adding subtle curves to the overall shape of it. By using a different stone for the border of the driveway, one can add a certain depth to the overall look of their paver. Improving the design of your driveway also works toward increasing the overall value of one’s property.
Maintenance: Like most things in one’s house, driveway pavers also need regular maintenance. What you can control about this is how far apart and how extensive these maintenance schedules are. It is ideal to build our driveway paver in such a manner that minimal time and money is required for the maintenance. Driveways made with natural stone pavers require less maintenance than those made with loose gravel. While natural stone is a much more costlier option than loose gravel, it is a better investment in the long run. Incorporating grass borders in between these natural stone pavers helps lessen the overall cost of these natural stone pavers.
Cost: Last but not the least, the cost of the driveway paver also matters a lot. Driveway pavers are generally less costly than concrete or asphalt driveways. It is advised to get different estimates from different contractors for your driveway paver and choose accordingly.
Thus, driveway pavers are definitely an essential part of the structure of one’s house. Not only does it add to the aesthetic design but also to the overall functionality of the house. By following the above-mentioned tips, one can make the best decisions regarding their driveway paver.