We Provide Superior Paving Installations Q: What is the difference between "Clay Pavers & Concrete Pavers, Porphyry Pavers"? A: Clay pavers are made with real clay that is mixed, extruded and baked in a kiln at very high temperatures and concrete pavers are made with a special blend of concrete and coloring that is compacted at very high pressures in a special machine. Porphyry is a natural stone, similar to granite and marble, it is derived from quarrying sources and cut into paver shapes by the manufacturer. Q: Which type of paver is better? A: The qualities that make a paver perfect are its compressive strength, water absorbtion rate and abrasion index. Porphyry pavers are rated very highly for these qualities due to their volcanic origins and naturally inherent properties derived during hundreds of thousands of years from the earths core. Q: What happens if I have to do a repair job below the paving? Does it leave an unsightly patch mark? A: No, that is one of the long term benefits to installing Flexible paving. Because all interlocking paving is flexible it can also resist cracking. This is especially beneficial for very expansive soils, such as the expansive soils found in California. Q: Can you do any other types of specialty masonry? A: Yes, our tradesmen are fully trained masonry professionals. We specialize in matching almost any material and seamlessly installing it so that the repair is undetectable in most cases. Q: What does "Interlocking Paving" mean? A: Interlocking paving is a misleading term. What actually constitutes interlocking is really a dynamic function containing three different components. They are "rotational interlock" (resistance to tipping) "horizontal interlock" (resistance to spreading) "vertical interlock (resistance to sinking)". So, that means for lasting quality you need good containment, good sub-base and proper paver thickness. Thicker pavers for driveways thinner pavers for patios. Q: After you're done Paving the work surfaces should I Seal It? A: Yes, it protects it from leaky cars that might leave oil stains and it stays cleaner for much longer if you seal it right away before it has a chance to get stained. Remember when it's sealed it only takes a hose to clean it off. We use breathable type sealers that protect against just about anything.