FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

-   Can I use Pavestone pavers over my old concrete patio?
    A.   As long as long as your existing pato is in good condition.  There can be cracks in the old patio as 
          long as it is still level and has not "heaved" up in any areas.  Concrete makes a great base for  our
          products.  You will still need to retain the border of your project.  Since you will not be able to stake
          in an edge restraint around it, a heave-duty silicon based construction adhesive is recommended.
          Use this on the bottom of your border stones only to adhere it directly to the existing concrete. 
          IMPORTANT NOTE:  Any time you are overlaying an existing patio it is important to recognize
          how much room you have between the existing patio and the threshold of your door.  Our typical
          paver is 2 3/8 inches tall.  There has to be enough room for you to overlay the patio without raising
          the new level above your door's threshold.  If a typical paving stone will not work for you, check with
          your local Pavestone dealer (i.e. T. B. Creek and Company, LLC.) about ordering one of Pavestone's
          thinner overlay pavers.

-   Are Pavestone pavers strong enough to drive a car on?
    A.  Yes, or pavers exceed the industry standards for strength and low moisture absorption.  The industry
          standard for concrete pavers is a minimum of 8,000 psi, and typically the Pavestone paver test between
          10,000 to 11,000 psi.  That is approximately 3 times stronger than poured concrete.  Also our
          absorption rate is in the 2% to 3% range and the industry requires 5% or less.  Compared to regular
          poured concrete that has an absorption rate of about 17%, concrete pavers will not absorb much
          moisture or be damaged by freeze thaw cycles.

-   Wouldn't the patio be stronger if I added cement into the cracks?
   A.   Actually, one of the benefits of using sand is that it allows the patio to flex with ground movement.  When 
          you place cement between the cracks of anything it becomes a single ridge slab that will crack due to 
          ground movements.  Also, if you had spilled cement over onto your pavers and didn't clean if off right 
          away, it could permanently stain your pavers.  So you would be sacrificing the flexibility and longevity
          of a mortarless system by placing cement between the pavers plus the possibility of staining them.

-   How do I replace a pave stone? 
   A.   One of the benefits of a project built with Pavestone pavers is the ability to replace a paver should it
          become permanently stained.  Simply take a flat head screwdriver and insert it between stones and pry
          the soiled stone out.  If the installation is mature, it may be necessary to break the stone and then pry it 
          out.

-   Should I use a sealer on  my pavers?
   A.   Normally the reason for using a sealer is to prevent the concrete from absorbing to much water and the 
          the freeze thaw cycle can crack or spauld (when the top layer of your concrete peals off) your
          concrete.  But pavestone pavers are manufactured to a high density standard that allows no more
          than 5% water absorption which will prevent the problem with freeze thaw.  The only reason for using
          a sealer on pavers is to deepen the color.  If you choose to use a sealer just remember that you will be
          setting yourself up for maintenance because they will have to be resealed once every one to two years 
          depending on the traffic.

-  What are the advantages of having a retaining wall versus using landscape timbers?    
   A.   Our windsor retaining wall units came in many different colors to blend with your home's exterior. And
          unlike any products made from wood which rot, warp, and becomes insect and rodent motels, our
          products are made to be durable, flexible, and timeless.

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