| Pavers have been used for thousands
of years in Europe. The earliest times date back to the Roman Empire, when the streets were constructed with Roman cobblestone pavers. Those
same streets are still being used today. When a repair is needed they take up the paver, fix the rut and put
the same paver back in place. This concept and the application is still being done the
same way today, with one exception: Today we have pavers that are
made of high strength concrete, and they interlock into
each other to form what is called an "interlocking system". Approximately 65 years ago, Canada began to
manufacture interlocking pavers and use them as an alternative to asphalt, poured
in place concrete and terratex surfaces. Since then interlocking paving surfaces
have become the popular choice throughout North America for a number of
reasons. Primarily, interlocking pavers are unaffected by the freeze and thaw
cycles of the harsh Canadian winters. They are also virtually
indestructible and can be plowed, as well as offer high
resistance to road deicing salts and remain skid resistant, wet
or dry. Pavers are made to the strictest guidelines. The process combines enormous pressure and high vibration to mold a special mixture of concrete into a paver. All pavers have beveled edges to facilitate water run off. All pavers are uniform in size providing extreme accuracy during installation. Pavers also maintain a minimum P.S.I. rating of 8,500, which is three times as strong as the average house foundation. |