Glossary of Paving Stone Terms

<div class=article-entry><img alt= class=attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image height=768 loading=lazy sizes=(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px src=https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2020/02/TheLegacyPaverGroup_Example_RGB.jpg srcset=https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2020/02/TheLegacyPaverGroup_Example_RGB.jpg 1024w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2020/02/TheLegacyPaverGroup_Example_RGB-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2020/02/TheLegacyPaverGroup_Example_RGB-768x576.jpg 768w width=1024/><div class=featured-caption></div><h3>Educate yourself on terms commonly used in the paving stone industry.</h3>Below are key paving stone terms and descriptions that will help you navigate your way through your experience from beginning to end.aggregate A combination of crushed rock, sand and gravel. It’s used as a base for pavers.base A layer of aggregate that’s used as a foundation for pavers. This base supports the pavers.Also known as: base materialblending pavers This refers to when two or more colors of paving stones are usedAlso known as: blending paving stonesbrick pavers Fired pavers that are made from clay and shale. They’re usually stronger than bricks.Also known as: brick paving stonescambridge pavers Pavers made by Cambridge Pavingstones. They’re sturdy and they have a coating that protects their strength and color.cantera pavers Pavers made from volcanic ash. They’re lightweight and they can be used in fountains and barbecues.cement-aggregate ratio The ratio of cement to aggregate. It’s usually measured by weight.clay pavers Pavers that are typically used in driveways and patios. They’re strong and their color doesn’t fade.cobblestone pavers Pavers made from riverbed rocks. They’re usually used in decorative paving.concrete paving stones Strong, durable pavers that come in many colors, shapes and sizes.Also known as: concrete paversconcrete sand Used as an aggregate and base layers for paving stonescrushed rock Used as an aggregate and base layers for paving stones. It can also be used for a decorative layer.denated pavers Round or odd-shaped paving stonesAlso known as: denated paving stonesedge pavers Pavers that are used to edge paths, sidewalks or driveways. They can be purchased with straight edges or made straight by a contractor.Also known as: edge stonesedge restraints Used to keep pavers in place at the edge of driveways or sidewalksengraved pavers Pavers that have been engraved or etched with images or words.Also known as: engraved paving stoneserosion This happens when weather wears away soil or rocks. Some pavers are made to limit erosion.freeze-thaw durability The ability of pavers to stand up to freezing and thawing cyclesfrost action The action of freezing and thawing that causes paving stones to crack and chipfrost heave An upward movement of the ground that may lift paversinterlocking paving stones Pavers that are locked together to create a solid surfaceAlso known as: interlocking paverslandscape paving stones Pavers that are used for landscaping yardsAlso known as: landscape paverspaving stones Bricks or stones used for pavingAlso known as: pavers, paver stones, paving brickspaving stone designs Bricks or stones used for paving that are put into a planned pattern or designAlso known as: paving stone designs,paving stone installation The process of installing or laying paving stonesAlso known as: paver installation, installing paving stones, laying paving stones</div>