"Before selecting between natural stone pavers and concrete slabs, consider the long-term impact of your choice," recommends ...

When it rains, it's porous / Concrete-slab driveways may soon be a thing of the past as new paving products address water runoff problems By Judy Richter , Special to The Chronicle Dec 23, 2006 ...

For this reason let’s talk about the whole truth concerning poured concrete vs. concrete pavers when used as a driveway. It’s important to realize both systems are relying on Portland cement.

I’d also pour the slab 6 inches thick and have 1/2-inch reinforcing steel in the slab 2 feet on center both directions. Before the pour, the steel would look like an empty sheet of graph paper.

Alternatively, you can forego the poured concrete slab route altogether and opt for concrete pavers. In materials alone, concrete paver patios cost between $10 and $15 per square foot .

We’re installing thin split clay paving brick on a steel-reinforced concrete slab. The space in between each brick will be filled with mortar that will test out at 12,000 pounds per square inch.

Once upon a time, a concrete slab, a charcoal grill, and maybe a beer-bottle opener mounted on a nearby tree was considered a pretty fancy outdoor entertainment area. No more. These days, outdo… ...

This is my own front sidewalk. The brick pavers are fading. The brick I’m pointing to is sitting on top of the others. It’s original and has never been exposed to the weather. Look at what ...

My new plan was to install a thin, flat concrete slab that the pavers would rest upon. The chipmunks would never harm this new 2-inch concrete slab.

Brick pavers and decorative concrete have been popular choices for paving projects in Michigan for many years. They both offer unique benefits and can enhance the appearance of pathways, porches ...

I purchased 25 60-pound bags of dry concrete mix. I also purchased 3/8-inch steel reinforcing rods. My new plan was to install a thin, flat concrete slab that the pavers would rest upon.