Paver Types
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Paver Winter Durability Comparison |
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Concrete Pavers
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Concrete Pavers
High
Small, high density units resist cracking as well as damage from freeze-thaw and salts. Pavers are stronger than ordinary or stamped concrete.
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Cobble Stone
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Cobble Stone
High
High density stone resists cracking and salts.
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Stamped Concrete
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Stamped Concrete
Low
Subject to deterioration from de-icing salts. Surface sealer may provide some protection from salt attack.
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Clay Paver
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Clay Paver
Moderate
Salts can attack and deteriorate some clay pavers.
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Ordinary Concrete
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Ordinary Concrete
Low
Cracks from freeze-thaw, settlement and deteriorates from salts.
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Asphalt
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Asphalt
Low
Cracks from freeze-thaw, settlement and deteriorates from de-icing salts.
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Crushed Stone or Gravel
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Crushed Stone or Gravel
High
Stones resist freeze-thaw cycles and salts.
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