Hermann Bach Paving Stones

Hermann Bach Paving Stones, Inc.

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	General · What are the advantages of using interlocking paving stones? · Do you leave the extra pavers with me when the job is completed? · Where would you install a retaining wall? · How are retaining walls put together? · Do you handle different paver manufacturers? · As a homeowner, why shouldn't I attempt to install the pavers myself? · How do pavers "interlock" between one another? · Are you able to cut the pavers so they fit around circular objects? · Can I use concrete pavers near a tree? · What about water drainage off my patio? · What is the difference between a brick and a paver? · Should I use a sealer on my pavers? · How long do concrete pavers last? · If pavers need to be removed for below grade repairs, can I replace them afterwards? · Will pavers be slippery? · Do the colors fade? · Do pavers need to be mortared into place? · Can I use pavers over my old concrete patio? · Are pavers strong enough to drive a car on? · Do concrete pavers stain? · How hot are concrete pavers if I use them around a pool as a pool deck? · Can pavers be put over a driveway that is cracked in several places? · What is the curing time? · Who uses pavers? · Why are pavers better than concrete or bricks? Installation · Should we have the pool titles replaced and resurfaced before installing pavers around a swimming pool? · Will the installation of pavers be messy? · What is length of time from start to finish for installing pavers? · Will there be a problem of extending my pool deck over a dirt/sandy base area? · Can I put pavers over cool coat? · What is the best way for me to select my paver color(s) and pattern(s)? · When do you use thick pavers on a job? · Can I do my own measurements for the area that your company will install the pavers? · Why do I need to come to showroom to pick out my pavers? · Are pavers just laid on dirt? · What keeps the edges from moving? · What goes between the pavers? Maintenance · Will the pavers mildew? · Do I have to keep adding sand? · How do I control weeds and grass from coming up in my paver patio or walkway? · Can dirty or broken pavers be replaced? Company Related · Can I buy pavers from your company? · What is the smallest job your company will handle? · If your installer has an accident while they are on my property, who is liable? · How much insurance does your company carry? · Does your company provide large-scale pattern design services (i.e. spelling out a name, including objects such as wheelchair, etc.)? General What are the advantages of using interlocking paving stones? Numerous paving styles Unlimited color possibilities Create your own design Low cost, no maintenance 50 year + life expectancy No cracking 3 times stronger than poured concrete Perfect for freeze-thaw conditions Pavers move with soil conditions Easy installation Return General FAQ *Do you leave the extra pavers with me when the job is completed?* Yes, we leave you of plenty of extra pavers. Make sure you keep them! It will be difficult to match up the exact color from a different batch of pavers. Return General FAQ *Where would you install a retaining wall?* You should consider installing retaining walls for erosion prevention. They are also used for the beautification of an area. Return General FAQ *How are retaining walls put together?* A pin system and geo grid is used to install retaining walls. Return General FAQ *Do you handle different paver manufacturers?* Yes, we deal with different suppliers to obtain a wide variety of shapes and colors for our customers. Return General FAQ *As a homeowner, why shouldn't I attempt to install the pavers myself?* We don’t recommend homeowners installing pavers. It is a craft and it takes a long time before you can become skilled in doing an excellent job of installing them. Return General FAQ *How do pavers "interlock" between one another?* Pavers are designed with patterns and shapes so they will interlock. Return General FAQ *Are you able to cut the pavers so they fit around circular objects?* Yes, we take special care in making the necessary cuts so the pavers fit around circular objects. Return General FAQ *Can I use concrete pavers near a tree?* There is no problem with using pavers around trees. You should consider leaving a 4-foot area between the tree and the pavers. Consult your local landscaper for these recommendations. Return General FAQ *What about water drainage off my patio?* Yes, water actually runs off the surface of the pavers as if it were a solid slab and very little water drains into the sand. It is important to consider slope when planning your patio. Return General FAQ *What is the difference between a brick and a paver?* Bricks are made of fired clay. Pavers are made of colored concrete molded into various shapes. Return General FAQ *Should I use a sealer on my pavers?* The only reason for using a sealer on pavers is to deepen the color. For example, sealing your newly installed pavers will help to shield them from stains and the harsh Florida sun. However, if you choose to use a sealer, just remember that you will be setting yourself up for maintenance. The pavers will have to be resealed once every one to two years, depending on the traffic. This is an option a customer must make. Return General FAQ *How long do concrete pavers last?* In Europe, they have seen pavers last over 50 years. This is much longer than other pavements under normal residential use. Return General FAQ *If pavers need to be removed for below grade repairs, can I replace them afterwards?* Yes, unlike other pavements, concrete pavers can be easily removed and reinstated without any visual or functional changes. Return General FAQ *Will pavers be slippery?* No, their surface texture is ideal for obtaining safe traction in pedestrian, vehicular, and pool applications-even when wet. Return General FAQ *Do the colors fade?* Pavers uses the highest quality pigment made for adding color into concrete pavers. However, because of the extreme power of the sun, you will still have some fading over the years. Return General FAQ *Do pavers need to be mortared into place?* No mortar is needed to install concrete pavers. We use granular sand, which will bind the pavers together with a friction joint. This sand is swept into the joints and compacted to achieve the proper installation. Return General FAQ *Can I use pavers over my old concrete patio?* Yes, you can put pavers over concrete. 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. We will still need to retain the border of your project. Return General FAQ *Are pavers strong enough to drive a car on?* Yes, our 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 pavers test between 10,000 to 11,000 PSI. That is approximately 3 times stronger than poured concrete. The absorption rate is 5% or less which is required by industry. 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. Return General FAQ *Do concrete pavers stain?* There is no way that we can prevent oil from dripping on concrete pavers. Yet, because pavers are more dense than regular poured concrete, they will be easier to clean if the stain is cleaned soon after it happens. If you are working around your paver patio, walkway, or driveway with paint, cement, or mortar and should accidentally spill this on your paver surface, you should clean it off right away before it has a chance to dry. Otherwise, it will stain your pavers. If cleaning of the stained pavers is not possible, you will be able to remove the pieces that are stained and replace them without needing to saw-cut and leave a scar in your paving. Return General FAQ *How hot are concrete pavers if I use them around a pool as a pool deck?* Concrete pavers won’t be as cool as a cool deck, but it will be the next coolest thing that can be used instead of cool deck. In fact cool deck isn’t as cool as it used to be because of the requirement to remove the asbestos used to give it some of its coolness. Being individual pieces, concrete pavers won’t build up heat like a solid sheet of concrete and that heat will tend to dissipate between each stone making pavers a cool product to use around a pool. One good tip is to always use light colors for a pool deck. Return General FAQ *Can pavers be put over a driveway that is cracked in several places?* If the cracks in your driveway have started to drop or heave too much, which means that it doesn’t have much reinforcing steel, it is recommended the old driveway be broken out before pavers are laid. If your cracked driveway is still basically flat then it can used for a base for your pavers. Any minor dips can be filled with concrete mix before spreading your sand. Return General FAQ *What is the curing time?* You can use your new walkway, patio, or driveway immediately after the installation is completed. Return General FAQ *Who uses pavers?* Pavers are right for you whether you are a landscape architect, developer, contractor, or homeowner. Return General FAQ *Why are pavers better than concrete or bricks?* The joints between pavers eliminate cracking that is normal to conventional asphalt and concrete pavements. Return General FAQ Installation *Should we have the pool titles replaced and resurfaced before installing pavers around a swimming pool?* Yes, if necessary. That is an item we will discuss with you when we come out to give you an estimate. Return Installation FAQ *Will the installation of pavers be messy?* No! When we are finished installing the pavers, you can resume your normal activities in that area. Return Installation FAQ *What is length of time from start to finish for installing pavers?* For residential jobs, it takes an average of one to three days for the installation. Return Installation FAQ *Will there be a problem of extending my pool deck over a dirt/sandy base area?* No! We do this all the time. Return Installation FAQ *Can I put pavers over cool coat?* There is no problem with putting pavers over cool coat. Cool coat makes a great base for pavers. Return Installation FAQ *What is the best way for me to select my paver color(s) and pattern(s)?* Come to our Brickyard showroom or look at our web site. Return Installation FAQ *When do you use thick pavers on a job?* We use the thick pavers when we are laying them on top of a dirt base. Return Installation FAQ *Can I do my own measurements for the area that your company will install the pavers?* Yes! If you are accurate in your measurements and provide us with a detailed lay-out of the area you want to install the pavers over. However, we caution you that if the measurements are incorrect, we may run out of material for your job. Return Installation FAQ *Why do I need to come to showroom to pick out my pavers?* Our Brickyard showroom has a large selection of paver patterns and colors to select from. It would be virtually impossible to take all of our samples out to our customers. By looking at the actual pavers versus a picture in a brochure, you can actually see the difference in the pavers’ color, shape and texture. Return Installation FAQ *Are pavers just laid on dirt?* NO! They are only laid on approved DOT materials. Return Installation FAQ *What keeps the edges from moving?* A concrete support is used to keep the edge pavers from moving. Return Installation FAQ *What goes between the pavers?* We fill the joints between the pavers with masonry sand. Return Installation FAQ Maintenance Will the pavers mildew? This will not happen with our installation, since we design a slope that will not allow any standing water to occur. Return Maintenance FAQ *Do I have to keep adding sand?* As part of the installation process, we ensure that all crevices are filled with the proper amount of sand. Return Maintenance FAQ *How do I control weeds and grass from coming up in my paver patio or walkway?* Upon request and prior to the installation of pavers over dirt, they can be treated with a soil sterilizer. For the most part, if the pavers are installed properly and a compactor was used on the pavers to lock them into place, you have cut off much of the growing environment. There will still be times when seeds can blow in and start growing in the sand between the cracks. When this happens, you can usually pull them out very easily or spray them with a weed killer and remove them. Return Maintenance FAQ *Can dirty or broken pavers be replaced?* Yes, you can be assured of replacement pavers by keeping extras from the job. When replacing a paver, scrape out the sand in the joints from those surrounding the paver to be removed. Use two screwdrivers to wiggle the paver out. Others can be removed by hand. Insert the new paver, replace the joint sand, and compact the paver into place with a rubber mallet. Return Maintenance FAQ Company Related *Can I buy pavers from your company?* Yes, you can buy them from our Brickyard showroom in Cocoa or Daytona. Return Company Related FAQ *What is the smallest job your company will handle?* Our company will bid on any size job. Return Company Related FAQ *If your installer has an accident while they are on my property, who is liable?* Hermann Bach Paving Stones, Inc. carries both comprehensive and liability insurance. Return Company Related FAQ *How much insurance does your company carry?* Hermann Bach Paving Stones, Inc. carries $500,000 per incident. Return Company Related FAQ *Does your company provide large-scale pattern design services (i.e. spelling out a name, including objects such as wheelchair, etc.)?* The large-scale pattern designs will be outsourced to one of our partners. Return Company Related FAQ