How To Buy The Best Discount Pavers In The Market

| Sunday, June 26, 2011
By Tammie J. Pursel


With the advancement in technology, one industry that has greatly benefited is the building and construction industry, as today you can find an attractive and very durable alternative to poured concrete for your patios, driveways, retaining walls, outdoor steps, pools, walkways and pathways in the form of pavers. They are made of pre-cast bricks or concrete and are known to create smooth durable surfaces outdoors.

It is true that we are living in a very tough economic time and any opportunity to save money is always very welcomed. The good news is that you can get discount pavers through local distributors and retailers, allowing you to save your hard earned cash. The only way you can get the most out of the deal is to ensure you research on the local companies to know exactly who you will be dealing with, and then take your time to ask particular questions so you can make an informed decision regarding the pieces and whether they will be applicable in your specific landscaping project.

There are several reasons why these pieces can be discounted. One, they could be having an irregular shape or thickness, particularly when it comes to interlocking concrete pavers, maybe they have an inconsistent coloring, or perhaps they were previously used in a showroom display. You might also find pieces that have been returned by clients who might have over-purchased, or pieces whose production is being terminated.

The first step therefore is to find out the reason behind the price slash. It could be the reason or the potential flaw may not affect your project perhaps because of how and where you plan to install the pieces.

It is also advisable that you take your time when searching for such pieces because a miscalculated decision can cost you a lot especially when it comes to their durability. If you discover that the reason behind the discount is because of a manufacturing defect . E. G. Inconsistent thickness, you might have a very tough and daunting time installing your blocks.

Before buying any pieces, you should enquire whether the blocks are still compliant with the standard industry requirement of bearing the minimum pressure of 7,000 psi. You should also ensure you buy 10-20 per cent more than what is required for the project, just in case of breakage in the installation process or miscalculations.

Last but not least, ensure you do not dispose of the remaining pieces after the project as you may need to do some replacement later on. Considering the reason behind the slashed price, it can be hard to get similar blocks when you will need them in future, especially if you bought them at a discount because of their irregular color or pattern.




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