Decks, Patios, Porches and Docks - patio-brick pavers

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sorrelmb
01-09-03, 01:24 PM
Intending to have a brick patio approximately 14' x 32'. Is it acceptable to pour a concrete pad and install pavers on the pad? Several shows I've seen on television typically install the pavers over crushed stone and or a sand base. The hot tub we intend to set requires a concrete pad as a base anyway, so some concrete will be required. I figured why not pour the entire area and cover with pavers. Opinions, suggestions?

Doug Aleshire
01-09-03, 02:04 PM
sorrelmb,

It might be more practical to do your concrete throughout but instead of the added expense for brickpavers, why not consider "Concrete Stamping" , you can get the look, color and patterns and pay less!

Hope this helps!
sorrelmb
01-09-03, 02:27 PM
Doug,

Thanks for the reply. I had suggested just that to the contractor. He tells me stamped concrete is *more* expensive than the pavers!!

Doug Aleshire
01-09-03, 02:40 PM
sorrelmb,

I would have to agree to that statement but "Concrete and then placing Brickpavers over it" is much more money!

I am suggesting concrete stamping which decreases your cost overall, based upon what you were proposing in your initial post.

Just a thought to help you save $$$$