The Advantages of Pavers for Driveways

Once you have made the decision to install a driveway the next thing that you have to think about is what type of surface it will have. Usually the debate is between concrete or asphalt with the decision usually being based on the climate where you live. One increasingly popular option however is to use pavers for driveways.

Driveway pavers are basically big bricks that are interlocked to form the surface of your driveway. In most cases they are made out of concrete although you can also get cobblestone pavers and even plastic pavers.

The main advantage that driveway pavers have to offer is that they are easier to install, they require no heavy equipment. They can also be repaired much easier, if you crack a paver you can simply remove it and put in a new one. This is why it is usually recommended that you keep a few extras around after they are installed.

A properly installed paver driveway should last for thirty years without any problem which makes them more durable than concrete or asphalt driveways.

One thing that you are going to have to consider when choosing driveway pavers is the cost, this can vary dramatically. You can create all kinds of fancy designs for your driveway but the more elaborate it is the more expensive it will be.

All in pavers make a good option for a driveway and are something that you should consider before going straight to asphalt or concrete.

DIY Driveway

Installing a new driveway can be a major expense, it is however worth it in most cases. That being said there are a few ways that you can save on the cost, one  is to do it yourself. While this is a fairly large project it is something that most homeowners are capable of doing themselves.

If you are going to install your own driveway there are plenty of books out there that will provide you with the information that you will need. The video below will show you what is involved in putting in your own driveway but you are going to want to make sure that you get more involved directions than you can get from a video.

Driveway Repair: Fixing Potholes

There are a lot of advantages to having an asphalt driveway, if you live in an area that has the right climate for one. Unfortunately there are also a couple of disadvantages, one of the big ones is potholes.

At some point all driveways that are paved with asphalt are going to develop potholes that need to be repaired. It is important to make sure that take care of them early while they are still easy to fix, because you can be sure that if you don't the problem is going to get worse.

The video below will provide you with all of the information that you need to fix potholes in a driveway the process is pretty simple, you can buy filler at any home improvement store.