Granite Pavers The Perfect Way to Pave   1 of 3   Next

Over two thousand years ago, the mighty Romans developed a simple system for building roads which helped them control much of their world, a marvel of its time, some of these roads are still in use today. The system consisted of a well compacted base of limestone (or lime and gravel), covered with a tight fitting cut stone, which produced an excellent and economical roadway that remained virtually maintenance free in all types of weather. The Romans used natural cut stone for their surface; today's modern paving stone comes in many different shapes and colors. THE ADVANTAGES OF GRANITE PAVERS Granite pavers have the unique ability of transferring loads and stresses over large areas of paving, by means of a "bridging" action between the individual units. Such spreading of the load allows heavier weights and traffic over sub bases which normally would require concrete that is heavily reinforced with steel. Other advantages: Permanently mark parking bays, cross walks, traffic lanes and other identified areas. Street repair is simplified, as streets can be opened for such activity as utility line repair, and the pavers replaced to their original configuration without the need for additional materials. Use of the open type stones in ecologically sensitive areas provides one solution to the increasing concern for the environment. Voids in the stones allow the return of rainfall back into the ground, rather than enabling it to run off as waste. Properly installed, pavers resist shifting, sinking or buckling providing an excellent surface for walking, bicycling, driving cars, trucks, and even fork lifts.