Converting Concrete to Brick – What You Need to Know
Many homeowners get excited about the possibility of giving their home high-quality, lasting updates. This may mean beautiful new flooring, a new kitchen, or a new patio, driveway or outdoor living space to enjoy nature. When a homeowner considers replacing a concrete hard surface with brick pavers, they often don’t understand the process of converting from concrete to brick, or what it entails. If you are ready to upgrade your outdoor hard surfaces from concrete to brick to enjoy all of the benefits of brick pavers, here’s some helpful information from a professional Oakland Twp. brick paver.
Easy Conversion
Converting from concrete to brick can be a relatively easy process. Many homeowners believe that the existing concrete hard surface must be removed prior to putting down brick. However, when converting an existing patio or walk-way, if the existing concrete is in good condition and is level, brick can often be installed directly on top of the existing concrete. Installing in this manner eliminates the need for additional materials such as rock and sand, since the solid concrete is used as a base. The conversion of concrete to brick for a driveway may be more difficult, and often requires the removal of the existing concrete to make the new surface level with existing municipal grade and junctions between the driveway and the garage.
Lots of Options
Homeowners that are looking for something more creative, or want to include a unique pattern or design in their hard surface are finding that brick is the perfect option for creating a unique look for their hardscapes. With the availability of different colors, shapes and textures, brick pavers can be installed with nearly endless design options. If you are ready for an upgrade and want a beautiful and unique look, consider brick pavers as a first option.
Simple Maintenance
If you like the simplicity of concrete, and think that brick will be more difficult to maintain, you will be surprised. Brick pavers are as simple to care for as concrete. They can be washed and swept in the summer and you can feel confident using shovels and snow blowers over your pavers in the winter. When your paver surface experiences heaving or settling, the repair requires the removal and releveling of only the bricks that are problematic, instead of completely removing and replacing sections of concrete.
Cost Friendly
Believe it or not, pavers are not nearly as expensive to install as you may think. In many cases, especially if brick is going to be installed over existing concrete, the labor and materials costs are lower. Installing over concrete also eliminates the cost for removing old concrete and any related disposal costs. Brick pavers are relatively inexpensive, so if existing concrete must be removed, your cost to install a new hard surface is still relatively inexpensive, compared to installing new concrete.
Hire an Oakland Twp. Brick Paver to Convert Your Concrete to Brick
Converting from concrete to brick pavers for your outdoor hard surfaces is a great way to update the exterior of your home. Not only is the process relatively simple but it is easy on the pocketbook and looks beautiful as well. If you are ready to replace your old concrete, and are looking for an Oakland Twp. brick paver call PMS Diversified Construction for complete information on all of our services.