For many people, a brick driveway and walkways are the ultimate in luxury and good taste. Their timeless appeal is only exceeded by their toughness. The appealing warmth of brick adds curb appeal to the home, as well as 5-10% to the home’s value. Brick is perfect for creating elegant, hardscaped outdoors living spaces that are perfect for entertaining with style.
Bricks are one of the world’s oldest building materials. In the movie The Ten Commandments, Moses is shown stomping straw into clay, making bricks for the Egyptians. From the earliest times, bricks were used for building projects that required the best materials. Today, bricks are still the paver of choice when quality and strength are important.
The Benefits of Brick Driveways and Walkways
* Bricks are very long-lasting; they should outlive concrete or asphalt. There is a road in Boston paved with bricks that are over 200 years old.
* Maintenance is easy. Brick pavers are very easy to clean.
* If a brick is badly stained or broken, it can be replaced.
* Bricks pavers are stronger than concrete pavers. Brick pavers have a strength rating of 12,000 pounds per square inch while concrete pavers are rated at 9,000 psi, according to Brick Paver Companies.
* Brick pavers are available in many colors.
* Attractive patterns can add to a brick walkway, driveway or patio.
* Brick driveways look impressive and add character to a home.
Not everyone has a limitless budget. Hardscaping projects can be built in phases, with cutoff points. The project never looks unfinished because each stage is finished as the project progresses over time. Perhaps the patio could be completed first and then walls and walkways could be added during the next stages of the project. It is very satisfying to come home to a beautifully landscaped home featuring a classic brick driveway and walkways. Brick Paver Companies have the expertise to create an exquisite setting that highlights the beauty of the home.
FGM Landscaping pride themselves on designing and developing excellent quality outdoor landscaping for their New Jersey clients. Both computer imagery and scaled drawings are offered. The company is ICPI certified and fully insured. Their full range of services includes a selection of plant material, full design services, shade relief and installation of high-quality landscape lighting. View the Photo Gallery on their website to see outstanding examples of their work. You can like them on Facebook.
