Homeowners who are bored with their gray concrete driveway or patio may like the look of brick pavers but feel hesitant to get all that concrete torn out. They are uncomfortable with how much disruption that will create on the property and wonder what it would cost. In the meantime, they look at that dull surface and wish for something more appealing. The patio may have developed cracks and the driveway may have oil stains. Fortunately, contractors usually can install Brick Pavers Over Concrete and not have to remove the existing material. There are a couple of effective techniques for doing this, and it is less expensive than having the concrete broken up and removed first.
A common way that contractors complete this project is to glue only the border pavers to the edges of the concrete and place the others onto a coarse sand base over landscaping fabric. The concrete edges that will have adhesive applied must be cleaned first. Any excess fabric is trimmed away before the last border is adhered, after which the non-border pavers are packed into the sand with a compactor. Property owners often are surprised at how effective this process is at keeping pavers where they belong. They expected a contractor such as FGM Landscaping & Brick Pavers to need mortar for this project, but that often is unnecessary.
One consideration when installing Brick Pavers Over Concrete is that extending the area with pavers set directly on the ground, which is normally done on top of a gravel base. That’s because the ground may settle and affect the gravel and the concrete differently, leading to an uneven surface at the meeting point. Adding a separated paved area nearby may be able to provide the extra space the family wants. That could be the place where the barbecue grill or outdoor kitchen stands, for example.
A second consideration involves drainage. Pavers placed on ground have natural drainage capacity, but over concrete, they do not. The contractor may drill holes in the concrete at regular intervals to prevent rainwater and melting snow from creating puddles on the paved area. You can connect with them on Facebook for more updates!
