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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 Maintenance Comparison |
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Concrete Pavers
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Concrete Pavers
Low
Stained or broken pavers can be easily replaced without patches.
Dark colored pavers can help hide stains. Ants and weeds in joints can be prevented with sealers or herbicides.
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Cobble Stone
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Cobble Stone
Low
High quality stone lasts for decades. Wide joints may encourage weeds and ants. Rough surface makes walking and driving difficult.
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Stamped Concrete
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Stamped Concrete
Moderate
Cracking will likely develop. Difficult to match original color or pattern in repaired areas. Repairs leave unattractive patch.
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Clay Paver
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Clay Paver
Low
Irregularities in surface make them prone to damage, especially edge chipping.
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Ordinary Concrete
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Ordinary Concrete
Moderate
Cracking will likely develop. Repairs and replaced sections leave unsightly patches. Oil stains difficult to remove.
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Asphalt
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Asphalt
High
Wear and weather will break down surface. Black seal coat required every 2-3 years. Ruts or pothole repairs make ugly patches. Subject to erosion from oil drippings.
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Crushed Stone or Gravel
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Crushed Stone or Gravel
High
Scattered stone must be replaced and re-leveled regularly. Ruts from tires will likely develop.
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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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