Enhance the Look of Your Naperville, IL, Home With a Refined Driveway
Are you wondering if you’re always going to be stuck looking at a boring asphalt surface or cracks in the old poured concrete? Are you tired of the constant maintenance and repair hassles of a solid-surface driveway? Fortunately, you can enhance the look of your Naperville, IL, home with a refined driveway.
Concrete pavers may be the perfect solution that transforms your driveway from a featureless slab into a functional feature of beauty that enhances your overall home and gives you a greater return on your investment.
Why Are Concrete Pavers a Great Choice?
Concrete pavers give you more return on your investment than asphalt or poured concrete. They are known for outlasting solid-surface driveways that are susceptible to earth movement and the freeze-thaw cycle. If one part of an asphalt or poured concrete driveway settles or rises, it will cause cracks in the surface. Once the surface cracks, it can be patched (which is usually an unattractive solution), but this is the beginning of the end. The driveway will have to be replaced within a short time, because once there’s one crack, you can expect many more. If you factor in the repair and replacement expense involved with asphalt or poured concrete driveways, concrete pavers start to look more attractive right away.
Concrete pavers are individual units that lock together like puzzle pieces. They rest on sturdy footing that minimizes movement under load or due to the freeze-thaw cycle. Individual units allow heat to escape, making the surface barefoot-friendly—which also minimizes the “heat sink” effect of solid paved surfaces. Damaged pavers can be replaced individually in the unlikely event that they break, and the repaired surface will be indistinguishable from the original surface. Concrete pavers are also compatible with driveway heating systems.
Unlimited Design Choices
Driveway pavers are available in a variety of design styles that can complement your home’s architectural style. You can find concrete pavers that will give you the look you want, whether you love the timeless aesthetic of old-world brick or cobblestone pavers; the elegance of granite; the warm rustic appeal of flagstone or bluestone; or an ultramodern look that uses plank-like pavers with unique brushed textures.
Many homeowners also personalize their paver driveways with borders, accents, and custom inlays (such as the family initial) in contrasting colors and materials. Use accents to add character and to pick up the dominant colors in your home.
An Eco-Friendly Solution
Some concrete pavers can be installed as a permeable surface. While the pavers themselves are impervious to water, they are separated by slightly larger joints that allow water to seep down into a special substrate that is designed as a reservoir. From this reservoir (which is not a hollow space but rather specially chosen aggregates that fit together snugly yet have enough space for water to collect), water percolates into the ground rather than running off or pooling in the landscape. When you consider how much water usually runs off a solid-surface driveway, this is one way to minimize your environmental impact in the most attractive way possible. A permeable driveway is the ultimate in eco-friendly sophistication!
A Great Investment In Your Home
Updating your driveway with stylish concrete pavers lets you enjoy a unique and beautiful driveway that is durable and long lasting. If your driveway is tired or damaged and it’s time for a replacement, we can help you choose the right pavers for your style and needs.
