Pavers adjust for earth movement where concrete cannot

There are many priorities that you need to decide between when selecting a new surface for your driveway or patio. Price and options are always factors, but one thing we like to ask about is the desired longevity of the project.

Tree roots and earth movement can dramatically shift base layers. Poured concrete is a monolithic surface, and as such, it does not adjust well if the base happens to shift. This is one reason why you will see concrete cracking or lifting. In order to account for this, the concrete either needs to be cut up and removed, or ground down, which can leave permanent marks.

 

Pavers from Pacific Interlock are more flexible and can adjust with the earth movement because of their smaller, modular nature. They are also 2.5x stronger than poured concrete. The benefit here, is that if the earth moves underneath, or if you need to access underground utilities, you do not need to redo the entire driveway. All that is necessary is to remove the affected area's pavers, make adjustments and replace the pavers!