Pros of Brick Pavers: It is available in many colours and shapes. We can use it with different shapes and patterns, it creates a good visual effect. This paver are totally made by natural product and it’s totally eco-friendly.
Cons of Brick Pavers: Brick pavers are very brittle material so cracks are easily determined and it requires frequent maintenance and a strong base for long life.
Pros of Concrete Pavers: It’s easy to install and available in different colours, shapes, sizes. The raw material of concrete pavers are very cheap; so, the product cost is also low.
Cons of Concrete Pavers: Concrete pavers are artificially cultured; so, it has high chance of fading. High temperature is the cause of the crack and it needs high maintenance because of low longevity.
Pros of Bluestone Pavers: Bluestone can be matched with other paving materials. It’s very durable and it can be shaped with any type. Bluestones come with different types of colours, in which royal blue is a very special and elegant colour.
Cons of Bluestone Pavers: Counterfeits bluestones are also sold in the market. Bluestones are a little bit costly materials.
Pros of Flagstone Pavers: The longevity of flagstone is very high and it has a non-slippery surface texture. It is available in many colours, shapes and sizes; among them, grey and hue is the most popular colour. You can also modify it according to your choice but flagstone is a naturally formed stone; so, it also has a beautiful and unique finish.
Cons of Flagstone Pavers: It’s very difficult to collect the same type of flagstone and generally it has a higher costs because of mining and transportation cost.
Pros of Marble Pavers: It is highly durable and the longevity of this is very high. It has a smooth and elegant finish. Marble has unique patterns and finishes.
Cons of Marble Pavers: Marble is a good heat conductor and it transmits heat very easily and the room gets a high temperature. It gets discoloured by some acids or other chemicals.
Pros of Travertine Pavers: It is available in different colour types and it is cheaper than marble. Travertine pavers are very durable and there is no chance of discolouration. It insulates the heat that’s why it keeps cool the room in the hot season.
Cons of Travertine Pavers: It is so much heavier; so, construction cost also gets higher. It is very sensible for acids and shows some unwanted strains in that.
Pros of Porcelain Pavers: Porcelain pavers are not very costly like others because it’s made with natural products like granite, slate, marbles, etc. It does not need too much maintenance & the cleaning process is also very easy. It comes with different colours and absorbs less amount of moisture.
Cons of Porcelain Pavers: In those places with harsh weather like frost, there porcelain is not perfect for a driveway.
Pros of Cobblestone Pavers: It is a very long-lasting product and need very little maintenance, sometimes it needs two or three maintenance per year. It is available in the market in a wide range of colours.
Cons of Cobblestone Pavers: The installation of cobblestone pavers are time-consuming process and require more labour. The price of these are too expensive with respect to the other pavers.
Pros of Rubber Pavers: Rubber pavers are made from old tyres; so, it’s a recycled and eco-friendly product. They are excellent in shock absorbance and slip resistance. In this, there is no chance of cracking.
Cons of Rubber Pavers: This type of paver is new in the market, that’s why it’s very difficult to determine the lifespan of rubber pavers. These are available in different colours but not attractive as others.
Pros of Plastic Pavers: This is a recycled product that’s why it reduces the number of plastics around the world. It comes in the market with wide range of varieties.
Cons of Plastic Pavers: It requires recycling and shaping machines but those are very expensive and not much durable as stone or concrete pavers.