Commonly Asked Questions
Paragon Outdoors has all the answers to commonly asked questions below.
Q: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "CLAY PAVERS & CONCRETE PAVERS"?
A: Clay pavers are made with real clay that is mixed, extruded, and baked in a kiln at very high temperatures, and concrete pavers are made with a special blend of concrete and coloring that is compacted at very high pressures in a special machine.
Q: WHICH TYPE OF PAVER IS BETTER?
A: There is not much different between pavers in general. The main difference is the maker of the pavers. Paving materials can vary from one manufacturer to the next. The qualities that make a paver perfect are due to its compressive strength, water absorption rate, and abrasion index.
Q: WHAT HAPPENS IF I HAVE TO DO A REPAIR JOB BELOW THE PAVING? DOES IT LEAVE AN UNSIGHTLY PATCH MARK?
A: No it does not, that is one of the long-term benefits of installing flexible paving. All interlocking paving is flexible, and it can also resist cracking. This can be especially beneficial in California, which has very expansive soils.
Q: CAN YOU DO ANY OTHER TYPES OF SPECIALTY MASONRY?
A: Yes, our tradespeople are fully trained masonry professionals. We specialize in matching almost any material and can seamlessly install it so that the repair is undetectable in most cases.
Q: WHAT DOES "INTERLOCKING PAVING" MEAN?
A: Interlocking paving can be a misleading term. What constitutes interlocking is a dynamic function which contains three different components. These are "rotational interlock" (resistance to tipping), "horizontal interlock" (resistance to spreading) "vertical interlock (resistance to sinking)." so, for lasting durability and quality, you need good containment, a good sub-base, and proper paver thickness. Thicker pavers for driveways thinner pavers for patios.
Q: AFTER YOU'RE DONE PAVING THE WORK SURFACES, SHOULD I SEAL THEM?
A: Yes, it will protect it from leaky cars that can leave oil stains, and it will stay cleaner for much longer if you seal it right away before it has a chance to get stained. It only takes a hose to clean it off when after it's sealed. Paragon uses breathable type sealers that will protect against just about anything.
Q: WHAT CAN BE DONE TO RESTORE UGLY FADED OLD CONCRETE?
A: In most situations, faded concrete can be renewed by recoloring it by applying various tints & stains.