Many people think that because our product is called a “paver†the only possible uses for brick pavers are sidewalks, driveways, and other flat surfaces. This is not the case, however. Brick pavers have a variety of applications that can be incorporated into your home’s landscape.
Planting Beds
Brick pavers are a versatile and attractive material for building planter beds. They stack easily and can be set in a variety of shapes and designs. Because they are not a single structure, brick pavers are ideal for planters. They are able to move with the expansion of soils without damaging the wall. The presence of spaces between pavers allows for water to drain from your planter, keeping soil moisture just right for your plants. For more information on having a structure like this installed, contact a New Baltimore brick paver from PMS Diversified Construction.
Retaining Walls
Just like for planter beds, brick pavers make an ideal material for retaining walls. If you have a slope in your yard that you want to even out, or need to build up a section of your yard for a patio or walkway, brick pavers are a durable and sturdy choice for building a wall. And, like with planters, the presence of small spaces between the pavers allows water to move away from the wall, without having to install drains. Keeping water away from the wall will keep your landscape looking great, without the worry that your wall will fail.
Pool Structures
Brick pavers are an ideal surface for pool decking. When sealed they can easily handle the water and traffic around a pool, looking beautiful and providing a safe surface to walk on. Pool decking isn’t the only feature around your pool that pavers can be used for. If you are installing a new pool, or remodeling an existing pool, pavers can be used to accent features such as hot tubs or transitions between two pool areas. Pavers can also be used to construct waterfalls and other water features in and around your pool.
Fire Pits
Fire pits are becoming an increasingly popular feature for the backyard living space. As homeowners begin to spend more and more time in their outdoor spaces, all year round, there becomes a need to have a warm space to sit on those chilly Michigan spring and fall evenings. Brick pavers are a great material for constructing fire pits. Not only can your fire pit be coordinated with your existing brick and stone features but it can also stand up to the heat from a fire with ease. The stacking method used for brick pavers also allows for natural gas or propane plumbing to be easily installed, for the homeowner that doesn’t want to build a fire. If you are considing installing a firepit, contact a New Baltimore brick paver from PMS for more information.
Edging
If you are looking for a way to transition between the garden and lawn or sidewalks, brick pavers can be used to create an edge between surfaces. Paver edging is durable and can stand up to snow shovels and snow blowers in the winter, and lawn mowers and string trimmers in the summer. A brick edge is also safer for kids and pets than the traditional plastic or metal landscape edging.
Looking for a New Baltimore Brick Paver?
Brick pavers are the ideal material for all of your landscaping and hard surface needs. If you are ready to start updating your landscape and are looking for a New Baltimore brick paver, contact PMS Diversified Construction to learn more about how we can turn your backyard into the perfect oasis.