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While it might sound like a simple business, the pavement you choose for your driveway can make all the difference in your curb appeal, resale value, and satisfaction at home. Let’s explore the difference between the two leaders in driveway renovation: Concrete pavers vs. poured concrete.
Overview: What is a Luxury Driveway Paver?
When your driveway is cracked, caving, and needing an upgrade, many homeowners immediately assume that poured concrete is their only option. However, premium pavers are becoming increasingly popular thanks to the advantages they provide. So, what are luxury pavers?
Premium driveway pavers are individual flooring units made from concrete and secured along your drive (similar to a brick or cobblestone pathway). The pavers come in various shapes and colors — and can be laid to create unique and durable driveway designs.
Let’s unpack the benefits of choosing a concrete paver driveway over traditional poured concrete.
Benefit 1: Strong and Durable
Pavers are designed to handle heavy traffic — whether from vehicles or foot traffic. Since each driveway paver is a 3″ thick individual unit, it can withstand shifting or settling that may occur over time. The joints between the pavers allow movement without cracking, making them highly resistant to the stress and pressure that can cause damage in poured concrete driveways.
Benefit 2: Higher Home Resale Value
Before you make any big decision on your home, consider how it will impact your resale value. While any new driveway will help you in this department, luxury efforts yield luxury outcomes. Pavers’ enhanced appearance, details, and curb appeal can justify higher resale prices — and may even help your home move quickly off the market.
Benefit 3: Easier Maintenance
Poured concrete will naturally crack over time as the ground freezes, thaws, and shifts throughout the seasons. In these cases, your only solutions are unsightly repairs and, inevitably, a full renovation.
Meanwhile, concrete pavers can more easily move with the ground, allowing seamless longevity. If a paver does crack, it may be possible to repair instead of requiring a driveway renovation.
Benefit 4: Attractive and Customizable Appearance
Concrete pavers take curb appeal to new heights.
While all poured concrete driveways have the same generic look, handmade pavers are designed to stand out. With multiple shapes, patterns, and color options, premium pavers offer an unmatched aesthetic that allows your driveway to reflect and enhance your home’s unique personality. Whether you prefer a classic cobblestone look, a sleek modern driveway design, or a more natural aesthetic, pavers support a customized and unique driveway.
Benefit 5: Long-Term Savings
While homes and businesses might choose poured concrete for its mild short-term savings, pavers can offer substantial long-term financial benefits. As mentioned above, pavers are possible to repair — which is not only convenient but also cheaper.
Additionally, driveways made of concrete pavers can last significantly longer than poured concrete driveways when maintained properly.
Benefit 6: Installation Ease
If you have ever had a freshly poured concrete driveway, you know how stressful the installation can be. Success depends on various uncontrollable factors, like the weather and precipitation. You must ensure perfect conditions, as poured concrete is a one-shot install. Once it is finally poured, your pavement is incredibly vulnerable while drying. It can be impossible to prevent hazards — like falling leaves, stray cats, and curious neighborhood children — from touching the drying concrete.
Meanwhile, pavers driveways are less sensitive installs and can be walked on almost immediately after installation. You can read more about installation and care here.
Benefit 7: Eco-Friendly
By choosing a trusted and eco-friendly paver provider (like Peacock Pavers), you can enhance your home’s appearance without growing your carbon footprint. Our pavers are made from recyclable architectural-grade concrete sourced from local suppliers. In addition to our mindful production practices, this helps us reduce transportation emissions while supporting local economies.
Why Choose Peacock Pavers?
Peacock Pavers are handmade, thoughtfully designed, expertly crafted, and reliable for almost any project — inside and out. If you are looking for a luxury driveway solution, we invite you to request a quote, order a sample kit, or contact us to get started today!