Benefits of a Brick Paver Driveway

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Benefits of a Brick Paver Driveway

13 December 2021
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog


If you're laying a new driveway, you might consider concrete or asphalt before realising that you want something more attractive. In that case, why not install clay brick pavers? Consider the following benefits of these surfaces.

Versatile

Brick pavers create classic driveways that suit diverse house styles. They tend to blend into the setting regardless of the architecture. For example, you could lay a sweeping, curved driveway that leads to a grand home. Alternatively, lay bricks over a small area in front of a worker's cottage to give it a quaint feel. You might live in a relatively modern, cement-rendered charcoal house. A simple brick paver design will keep the facade from appearing bland. 

Just choose a pattern to flatter the environment. Elaborate circular paver designs over a massive driveway will add visual interest. Brick pavers come in a range of reds, tans and browns. Some even offer blue accents. As such, you'll have plenty of options for colour matching.

Durable and Low Maintenance

Brick pavers aren't hollow, as are the bricks used for walls. These pavers are strong and can withstand the weight of heavy vehicles. Typically, they're laid on a compacted sand and gravel base that offers some give while being firm. The pavers can also be laid on concrete. The gaps between the bricks are then filled with sand or mortar. Scattering sand between the joints creates permeable paving, as rain can flow between the pavers and drain into the gravel base. 

Though brick pavers are tough, they'll require some care. For example, seal them regularly as advised. You can pressure wash the pavers or simply use a garden hose for a less thorough cleansing. Though sealing will tend to prevent weeds from sprouting, there may be a smattering of them over the surface. You can remove them or leave them in place if you want the pavers to look well worn, such as if they've been in place for decades. Grassy bits will integrate the driveway with the landscape.

Easy to Repair

An advantage of brick pavers over concrete is that you can tug out individual pavers and replace them if they become oil-stained, for example. You don't have this luxury with a concrete slab. Even pavers set in hardened mortar can be chiselled out and replaced, though with more work than if they're filled with sand.

Additionally, if you want to restyle your driveway in the future, you can often find a home for brick pavers, which can be sold and repurposed.