- Can I see the pavers before I get them installed?
- Do weeds grow between the pavers and if so how can I prevent it?
- Do you do concrete work?
- Why are pavers superior to concrete?
- When do I need to put geotextile (filter) fabrics under the wall / paver?
- Lead time--How soon can I get my pavers?
- Where are you located?
- How strong are the pavers?
- Are
the lower priced pavers inferior to the more expensive ones?
Can
I see the pavers before I get them installed?
Yes, of course! We have installed 5,000 square feet of pavers and retaining
wall at Valley Rock’s Unique Backyard Design Center, so you can
see the paver, color and pattern you want before you make a decision.
They are located at 4018 Taylor Road in Loomis, California. Their staff
would be happy to walk you through the different pavers that are available
and give you the product information you need to make an informed decision.
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Do weeds grow between the pavers and if so how can I prevent it?
Weeds can germinate between pavers from wind-blown seeds lodged in the
joints. They don't grow from the bedding sand, base or soil. Weeds can
be removed by hand or with herbicides. Take care in using herbicides so
that adjacent vegetated areas are not damaged. Use biodegradable products
that won't damage other vegetation or pollute water supplies when washed
from the pavement surface. Besides stabilizing the joint sand, sealers
can prevent seeds from germinating.
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Do you do concrete work?
No, we only do pavers and retaining walls.
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Why are pavers superior to concrete?
(1) Pavers are flexible. Interlocking pavers are able to move when the
ground expands and contracts during summer and winter or when it moves
due to fault activity. This is possible because the joints of the interlocking
pavers allow them to move without cracking or losing the pattern in which
they were originally placed.
(2) The steps of paver installation. Underneath the pavers we also put
geotextile fabric to stabilize the soil and 6 inches of compacted roadbase
and sand to level the surface of the pavers. The borders of the pavers
hold them in place with conrete and rebar, which is steel used in building
foundations.
(3) Pavers have a warranty, poured concrete does not. Our paver installation
has a three year warranty and the pavers themselves have a lifetime warranty,
compared to poured concrete which has no warranty. This also means that
pavers will last up to three times longer than poured concrete and they
will not crack as concrete does. Although they cost more than poured concrete,
they do not need to replaced as concrete does due to cracking and movement.
They also add value and beauty to your home that concrete cannot.
When do I need to put geotextile (filter) fabrics under the wall
/ paver?
Filter fabrics are needed if the soil is soft. It is used where soil remains
saturated with water, have a high content of silts or clays, or to separate
layers of aggregate. Fabrics can delay the rutting caused by heavy loads.
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Lead time--How soon can I get my pavers?
We get all of our material through Valley Rock Landscape Design. You can
get you your paver within 1-2 days for in-stock material. For special
orders you can count on your pavers in 1-2 weeks depending on the location
of the vendor.
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Where are you located?
2341 Mossy Bank Drive #10, Sacramento, CA 95833. For more contact information,
visit our contact us page.
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How strong are the pavers?
Pavers are over two times the strength as poured in place concrete.
Pavers have an average strength of 8,000 PSI (pounds per square inch).
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Are the lower priced pavers inferior to the more expensive ones?
No, all pavers go through the same process. The prices vary based on the
location of the manufacturer, the special color orders and the time that
the paver collection has been available. Newer collections may cost more
than older collections.
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