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Since 1995, a nationwide network of Oldcastle manufacturing facilities has produced Belgard interlocking pavers, paving stone and garden wall products. These products include the traditional and antiqued paver and wall series. All Belgard products have a long history of successful applications on thousands of residential and commercial projects throughout the United States and Canada. |
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Paver Comparison
Paver Types
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Paver Winter Durability Comparison |
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Concrete Pavers
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Concrete Pavers
High
Small, high density units resist cracking as well as damage from freeze-thaw and salts. Pavers are stronger than ordinary or stamped concrete.
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Cobble Stone
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Cobble Stone
High
High density stone resists cracking and salts.
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Stamped Concrete
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Stamped Concrete
Low
Subject to deterioration from de-icing salts. Surface sealer may provide some protection from salt attack.
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Clay Paver
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Clay Paver
Moderate
Salts can attack and deteriorate some clay pavers.
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Ordinary Concrete
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Ordinary Concrete
Low
Cracks from freeze-thaw, settlement and deteriorates from salts.
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Asphalt
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Asphalt
Low
Cracks from freeze-thaw, settlement and deteriorates from de-icing salts.
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Crushed Stone or Gravel
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Crushed Stone or Gravel
High
Stones resist freeze-thaw cycles and salts.
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Oldcastle® is an industry leader in quality manufactured hardscaping materials & fine architectural building products. The Architectural Products Group of member manufacturers now operate over 40 plants located in 25 states throughout the United States and Canada.
Oldcastle® has grown to become one of the top building material companies in North America with more than $12.3 billion in sales in 2006. Utilization of centralized best practices, combined with local leadership and product awareness has made Oldcastle the industry's leading masonry, concrete, glass and specialty distribution solutions provider.
Belgard Architectural Products Group provides a wide range of architectural masonry and concrete products including interlocking concrete pavers, block retaining walls and masonry wall veneers to homeowners, contractors, builders, dealers, designers and engineers alike. Belgard pavers and retaining walls are manufactured to the highest quality and standards in the industry. For more information:
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