A driveway is the first thing that anyone sees when they arrive at your home, and it’s the first thing you look at whenever you return as well. With such a prominent position, how it looks really matters to the overall appearance and vibe of your home. If your driveway has been neglected or undeveloped, you may want to consider revamping it with new brick pavers. The last thing you want is a decrepit and uninviting looking driveway when you roll in the front gate. Adding pavers can revitalize the exterior of your home, and in almost all cases, exceed your expectations.
If a brick-paved driveway is something you’re interested in, here are a few points to consider:
What Materials can be Used for a Driveway?
There are three main materials typically used for the paving of a new driveway:
• Standard clay pavers
• Pavers made from natural stone
• Concrete and brick pavers
As a homeowner, you have the option of choosing the paver material that best meets your taste. If in doubt, you may want to seek advice from a Clinton Twp brick paver contractor for a true expert opinion. Either one of the sources will definitely be able to point you in the correct direction with your planning.
Advantages of Pavers for a Driveway
Any successful project starts with a bit of homework. Take a walk around the neighborhood, scope things out, and observe the comparison between pavers and concrete. Get a feel for what you like or conversely what you don’t.
One of the big benefits that pavers can offer is the diverse color schemes they so easily create. These can be well coordinated to blend in with any landscape you may have in place.
To give a couple examples:
• Matching the brick tone of the house
• Vegetable gardens and retaining walls
• Yard art and pots
• Flowers and shrubbery with a backyard patio
• Color of the house with the garage door
Sizes and shapes are also another key advantage to utilizing brick pavers. There is such a wide variety available and the patterns you can create with pavers are an enhancement to any well designed landscape.
Sealing the Driveway
In order to protect your driveway, it’s highly encouraged that you put some sort of sealant or finish on the paver surface. This will protect the materials from becoming stained or damaged. Another advantage is it will make the pavers more tactile in wet or icy weather and reduce the odds of a slip and fall. Discuss what kind of sealer suits your landscape best with a paving contractor, and they’ll be able to give you a thorough rundown of products and some good advice.
Need to Hire a Clinton Twp Brick Paver?
If you happen to be looking for a Clinton Twp brick paver contractor, contact PMS Diversified Construction today. We service the entire Metro Detroit area and would be happy to share our expertise by answering any questions you might have.