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Brick Paving Gives A Timeless Appeal

Wed 30 May 2007 - 13:12

Brick Paving Gives A Timeless Appeal
By Ken Wilssens

Driveways done with brick paving have a timeless appeal that makes any driveway look special. Adding a brick driveway not only makes your home and property look great, but it increases the value if you want It to sell. The blocks used for paving with brick come from the earth. They are made from several blends of clay and shale, which is pressed or molded into blocks either by hand or by using machinery. Once the brick is formed, then it is dried and fired in a kiln at a temperature of almost 2000 degrees. This is necessary for the particles to fuse together to form a really strong product.

There is a limited range of colors in brick pavers compared to those available in concrete pavers. The colors of paving bricks tend to be earth tones or blends of muted colors. Some examples are red, brown, cream, tan and greenish gray. The main shade depends on the color of the earth in the area from which the clay and stone are taken. During the manufacturing process, the colors become a permanent part of the brick. Because of the high temperatures involved in this process, the color will stay true forever, so you won't have to worry about fading.

One of the main advantages of using brick pavers is the wide range of design options you have for installation. The installation is done by hand, which means you can basically lay the bricks however you wish. You can mix and match colors and sizes to create a really unique driveway design. It is not a project for the handyman around the house and you really do need to have professionals do the installation for you. However, when it is finished you will have a soft muted look that will be one of a kind.

For lots of information on
paving services and other related topics, visit The Paving Guide at
www.thepavingguide.com

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