August 15, 2008
Brick Driveway Pros and Cons
A brick driveway can look fantastic, as long as it's well designed, installed, and maintained. But is brick the right material for you? Let's look at a few of the pros and cons.
One of the big pros to brick pavers is that they lend a sophisticated traditional look to your home. If you're looking for curb appeal, brick can be a great driveway choice.
You can also get artistic and have creative patterns installed with different hues of bricks. For the homeowner wishing to be eco-friendly, it's possible to reuse old bricks, and there are more and more outfits willing to assist you in finding reclaimed materials.
A big con to brick driveways is that they're significantly more expensive to install than asphalt or poured concrete. Brick pavers cost around $8-$20 per square foot, and pavers made from used brick can run as high as $26 per square foot. If you have a large driveway, that can add up quickly.
Also if there are any roots growing beneath the driveway, or the ground shifts or sand beneath erodes, it can create an environment where weeds will grow up between the pavers. A weedy driveway will sink your curb appeal in a minute, and tugging them out can be a tedious weekend chore.
Any driveway material comes with pros and cons, so consider what's best for you and your budget before deciding.
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