In spite of the shorter lifespan of a driveway floor compared to the floors in the rest of the house, the average life of a driveway can be significantly increased by choosing a flooring material that is highly durable and also flexible at the same time.
A hardy material keeps the driveway floor from giving in while the flexibility, which is a measure of the bulk compressive strength, ensures that the flooring has enough given to accommodate the heavy cars and not crack under their weight. Not every flooring material has such a characteristic. But brick pavers are one of those versatile materials that do. As a result, brick flooring is an extremely popular choice for driveways. The brick masons at Brick Mason Columbia specializes in using bricks as driveway pavers to create flooring that will last for many long years with proper upkeep and maintenance.
A hardy material keeps the driveway floor from giving in while the flexibility, which is a measure of the bulk compressive strength, ensures that the flooring has enough given to accommodate the heavy cars and not crack under their weight. Not every flooring material has such a characteristic. But brick pavers are one of those versatile materials that do. As a result, brick flooring is an extremely popular choice for driveways. The brick masons at Brick Mason Columbia specializes in using bricks as driveway pavers to create flooring that will last for many long years with proper upkeep and maintenance.
What options do I have in driveway flooring materials?
You can use any of the materials for your driveway floor that you can use for your normal flooring, except the most delicate ones like tiles or marble. Stone pavers are quite popular for driveways, and they are one of the most durable options you have. However, stone flooring is quite a costly option and installation of a stone driveway is a labor-intensive process. Gravel driveways are also highly recommended, especially in warmer regions but gravel must be regraded every couple of years and is not a suitable choice in places that experience snow, hail or wind, as the driveway becomes difficult to plow and high winds can blow the gravel about, which can be dangerous to passers-by. Both concrete and asphalt are durable, low-maintenance choices, but they get extremely hot under the sun and require resealing every few years. On the other hand, brick pavers provide a highly durable floor for driveways with relatively few complaints. Expert brick masons like the ones at Brick Mason Columbia are capable of installing brick pavers in your driveway in such a way that you will get a smooth surface on which driving would be a pleasure. Brick flooring can take all kinds of weather conditions pretty well and stays in perfect condition for years if the driveway is used responsibly. You can also have your bricklayer to lay the bricks in different patterns to create alluring designs.
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Why is brick flooring the best choice?
There are many reasons brick pavers are the top choice when it comes to driveways. The most apparent advantage is that brick flooring can be given any amount of compression strength as you wish by changing the level of baking of the bricks and the ratio of cement and lime in the concrete you use for mortar. Greater the baking of the bricks, the higher the compressive strength. In the case of mortar, greater the percentage of lime used compared to cement, greater is the softness of the cured mortar. Thus, the hardness and flexibility of the finished driveway floor can be customized highly by changing these parameters for the bricks used and the mortar mixed. The kind of bricks you want can be obtained by consulting with the brick contractors, while the mortar composition can be determined by the brick masons themselves. The driveway floor can be laid in such a manner that the tough surface is provided by the bricks for the cars to drive on, while the softer or more compressive mortar serves the purpose of releasing the compressive stress, thus balancing out the opposite effects. Not only that, brick masonry repair is easier than stone, concrete or asphalt repair, especially in that bricks are cheaper than stone and it can be brick masonry repair can be done in sections, unlike the latter two. Especially in the hands of experts from Brick Mason Columbia, brick masonry construction and repair can make your driveway look like you are driving up a royal castle.
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Are there any downsides to using bricks as driveway pavers?
Brick pavers are the best flooring options for driveways. They are durable, easy to repair, resurface and maintain and can last for years. However, even the best things in life have a good side and a bad side, and brick flooring or driveways is no different. Brick driveway pavers have one major requirement, which is that you cannot have brick flooring installed by local masonry contractors with no experience in brick masonry. Neither can block masons or stone masons do the work of a brick mason. Brick masonry requires separate training, and using specialized brick masons can drive up the cost of brick flooring even if the raw materials are not too expensive. Brick Mason Columbia hires such trained masons and does the installation of brick pavers in driveways at a most reasonable cost.
Brick pavers tend to accumulate dirt, which must be cleaned with pressure washing twice a year. This can help avoid eroding of the sealant used on the brick flooring to protect it. Brick Mason Columbiamasonry contractors can repair your brick driveway pavers so perfectly that no one will be able to detect that there even had been any damage in the first place.
Brick pavers tend to accumulate dirt, which must be cleaned with pressure washing twice a year. This can help avoid eroding of the sealant used on the brick flooring to protect it. Brick Mason Columbiamasonry contractors can repair your brick driveway pavers so perfectly that no one will be able to detect that there even had been any damage in the first place.
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How can I extend the life of my brick driveway floor?
A brick driveway has an average lifespan of a quarter of a century. It can be made to last longer with proper installation, maintenance and repair. The very first thing that you must take care of is that the brick masons you hire are capable enough to do their job. Even masons qualified to do brick masonry can make mistakes when it comes to brick flooring for your driveway, so it is imperative that you get bricklayers who have had past experience. Brick Mason Columbia always makes sure you get the most seasoned masons to do your driveway. That way, you can ensure that your driveway has a long life to start with. Maintaining a brick driveway floor is essential to extending the life of the driveway as well. It is not very difficult either, and once you know what to do, it hardly requires a thought. You have to wash the driveway regularly and get it power-washed twice a year. You should also get the driveway resealed regularly. Repairing a brick driveway in time is important. If you let those cracks sit, the weight of the cars will only worsen the damage. Getting brick crack repair and mortar joint repair on time greatly expands the life of your brick driveway pavers. Of course, over and above these, the general advice remains that one should drive their cars in a responsible manner over the driveway, taking care that you do not drag, drift or jerk your car over it.
How do I know it is time to get my driveway repaired?
You will have to keep a lookout for any signs of damage in the driveway pavers to know if it is time for brick repair or mortar repair or both. Since we do not spend time at the driveway any more than while we are in our cars, it is easy to miss even the most apparent signs of damage. On top of that, at times, it becomes difficult to detect the damage because it may be hidden by the car or camouflaged in the natural marks of the brick or mortar, or the damage might be more internal than external. Thus, you should sometimes get your car out and take some time to examine the driveway. Brick Mason Columbia also recommends you to call your masonry contractor to take a look at your brick flooring now and then, to make sure there is no major damage.
Brick pavers are still the most commonly used driveway paver option. Brick pavers impart longevity to the driveway while still being a low-maintenance material. Not only that, even without any fancy design, a brick flooring makes us reminiscent of a bygone era and gives a vintage charm to our houses. With the superior brick masonry construction and masonry repair services of Brick Mason Columbia, you are guaranteed to get the best out of your brick driveway.
Brick pavers are still the most commonly used driveway paver option. Brick pavers impart longevity to the driveway while still being a low-maintenance material. Not only that, even without any fancy design, a brick flooring makes us reminiscent of a bygone era and gives a vintage charm to our houses. With the superior brick masonry construction and masonry repair services of Brick Mason Columbia, you are guaranteed to get the best out of your brick driveway.
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