Paver Patios & Driveways in Pittsburgh
Pavers are the Foundation
of a Perfect Design
Paver stones add a luxury and aesthetic rarely achieved with a concrete slab. Pavers can be mixed and matched in a variety of colors and textures to provide eye catching patios, walkways, outdoor entertainment areas, or driveways.
Stylish, Sturdy, Quality Paver Patios Designed And Constructed By PSW
Pittsburgh homeowners with a discerning eye turn to PSW for our superior thorough processes, attention to detail, and flawless craftsmanship. Create, or extend the patio around your pool, and maybe even cover it with a patio roof. Observe a few examples of PSW’s work in backyards like yours. Set your yard apart with PSW.
What are Pavers?
Pavers have evolved greatly over the years from basic brick style units to products with styles that have the appearance of flagstone, marble, granite, or cobblestone. They also come in many different sizes, colors, and shapes.
Innovation has also allowed manufacturers to create additional products such as cut stone, travertine, and other exotic stone products that can match the aesthetic look for any pavement project.
Paver products are so versatile and affordable, that they are also being widely used for residential projects such as patios, walkways, pool decks, and step areas for optimal aesthetics and structural integrity. Pavers are so structurally sound, they can be utilized for vehicular applications such as driveways, roadways, and even airport runways.
Where are Pavers Used?
Outdoor Living Spaces
Patio Pavers can be used to improve the functionality and appeal of your outdoor patio and deck flooring in a variety of ways. Aside from creating a more solid and reliable flooring surface, you can have a much more visually appealing aesthetic that integrates with the current look of your home.
Patio Pavers are available in numerous materials that can be both highly economical and attractive.
Pool Decks
The pool can be one of the most important features of your property. It serves as an oasis after a tiring workday or a refreshing break during the hot and humid Pittsburgh Summers. In many cases, unfortunately, the area around the pool is often an afterthought. When it comes to improving the safety, beauty, and functionality of pool areas, your choice of pool pavers is a vital factor.
Fortunately, there are a lot of exciting options that you can choose from. Aside from the extensive number of paver types, there are also a plethora of designs, patterns, and themes to choose from.
Walkways & Entrances
Walkways aren't just a functional feature to keep people moving, they also add to a property’s curb appeal. The design of your walkways will become an integral part of the overall aesthetic. This is why a walkway’s design is a critical consideration. But aside from the design itself, it’s also vital to consider the type of walkway pavers to use for various outdoor areas and uses.
Driveways
Driveway Pavers have become a popular choice for homeowners over the last decade. Pavers are more visually attractive than traditional driveways, such as concrete, asphalt or gravel. Though the costs are higher upfront, the end result will be well worth the added expense.
Driveway Pavers are available in various materials and colors that can still be highly economical yet appealing. The most important factor is that they will have a much longer life than cheaper, traditional materials due to their strength and durability, especially under heavy vehicular loads.
The Benefits of Using Pavers for a Driveway
Concrete
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2 - 10 Years
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In 90% of all installations, there is NO guarantee.
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Poor
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This is what contractors don’t tell you: concrete must be sealed often, and a good sealant is expensive.
Expansion joints will need to be repaired. Once the bituminous joint filler has deteriorated, Epoxy filler is required.
Spalding occurs due to salt. Concrete does not like salt. Salt damage occurs when salt meshes and passes through the pores in the concrete and reaches the rebar of reinforcing steel.
Patching products stick out like a sore thumb. Driveways end up looking like a checkerboard.
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One 10′ x 10′ slab can cost $1,000 dollars to remove and replace...and you now have one new white slab that does not match the older discolored concrete.
Asphalt
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2 - 10 Years
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Maybe 1 year.
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Poor (cracking, settlement)
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High. Requires sealing yearly and if settlement occurs, it is difficult to repair.
Interlocking Pavers
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30 to 50 years
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3 to 5 years
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Excellent – since pavers are installed over a stone base that can move rather than crack.
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Pavers require minimal maintenance to keep them clean.
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Repair would only be necessary if an area would settle due to excessive excavation. Paver can be lifted and reset, restoring the area back to original beauty. Stained pavers can be replace or cleaned easily.
Pavers come in many architectural shapes which must meet ASTM C936 (standard specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units)
Customers can be assured that an interlocking paver driveway will outlast concrete or asphalt 10 to 1.