Do you have an area where you would like to pave, but there are no natural slope or drainage problems? If so, you’re probably wondering how and if hardscape works for your location. Cobblestone gives any landscape purity and beauty. However, one of the disadvantages of classic paving is that it only sometimes drains water well, especially in areas with no natural slopes or drainage systems, and there is no possibility permeable paver grid system. This is an excellent reason to use waterproof pavers. Let’s look at what impervious pavers are, how they differ from traditional pavers, and how to determine which option to choose for your project.

What is a waterproof paving stone?

Water-permeable paving is a unique tile specially designed for combination with drainage systems. Permeable pavers have broader and more open joints than regular pavers, allowing water to seep through them and into the subsurface beneath the pavement. Instead of water pooling on the pavement (it can pool in drainage ditches and pavement), water on permeable pavers slowly soaks into the ground through an efficient permeation system. Permeable paving is not only beneficial for environmental water management but also has other key benefits. They are also very aesthetically pleasing and unlikely to change due to changing landscapes and weather conditions.

What is an impervious paving stone?

Impervious pavements are usually made from a mixture of concrete and sand poured into a unique mold. These “traditional cobblestones” come in various styles and colours and provide a smooth, hard surface that can be paved with multiple beautiful patterns. They easily create an attractive garden landscape, terrace, pool, or other beautiful and permanent design. Impermeable pavers allow water to seep through the joints into the ground, but less than permeable pavers. Pool patios that slope toward the house are better suited for permeable pavers than traditional impervious pavers.

What are the key differences between a waterproof and an impermeable coating?

What is the difference between these two types of coatings? Let’s look at some of the critical factors that make waterproofing unique. Permeable pavers have only a deep layer of gravel. The crucial difference between waterproof and waterproof tiles is the base. Permeable pavement has a deep base consisting only
of stone, not the finer concrete sand and gravel. Specifically, the bottom is 6 to 8 inches of loose aggregate. A clean gravel substrate allows water to penetrate deep into the soil but provides stability as a waterproof covering during extreme weather changes and precipitation. The breathable lining has side seams.

The solution is the second key difference between a waterproof tile and an impermeable tile. Conventional impervious pavements have complex joints filled with sand, such as polymer sand. Permeable grout has much wider seams, allowing water to flow easily through the cracks and seep into the ground below. The cement mortar spreads the base onto the pavers to create a smooth, stable, yet highly porous surface. Permeable paving stones actively drain water into the soil.

Last but not least, permeable pavers actively draw water into the ground. They prevent rainwater from accumulating in sewage, allowing it to seep into the ground actively.

The primary purpose of cobblestones

The main types of paving stones are available in thicknesses of 45, 60, 80, and 100 mm. The minimum paving stone thickness is suitable for garden paths, pedestrian areas, etc. The most considerable thickness of the pavers is ideal for areas with heavy traffic, such as large vehicles. As mentioned above, paving
stones with a thickness of 45 mm are suitable for pedestrian areas. However, much depends on the base on which the coating is laid. The stronger the soil, the more load the pavers can withstand. Pavers with a thickness of 60 mm on a dense base are ideal for roads on which most cars drive. This type of paving is
suitable for pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles. Pavers with a 6-10 centimetres thickness are ideal for parking lots.

Paving stones with a thickness of 80-100 mm are suitable for transporting heavy loads. It should be placed on a gravel or concrete base. The quality depends not only on the paving stones but also the soil quality. Pavers must be manufactured using proprietary technology to create an extremely durable surface
that will last for decades without repair or damage.

What types of paving stones are available in today’s market?

There are many types of paving stones of different shapes and purposes on the market.

● Concrete pavers;
● Granite paving stones;
● Clinker paving stones;
● Plastic paving stones.

Granite pavers are the strongest. Suitable for any surface, street, or industrial zone. Concrete pavers are famous for their wealth of colours, shapes, and shades. You can use such paving stones in many places. Manufacturing details allow you to create products as close as possible to their natural appearance.

Clinker paving stones are made of clay. They have excellent resistance to wear and tear because it uses a firing technology that makes the pavers resistant to abrasion. Pavers do not crack under external influences and do not burn out under direct sunlight. It is easy to clean, will not slip, and will not crack in cold weather.

Cobblestone – this term comes from an ancient type of road surface in the form of stone blocks of the same shape and size. Classic cobblestones were usually made from hard rocks with high load-bearing capacity and excellent resistance to abrasions, such as granite or basalt. Paving options used on less busy
roads or footpaths can be made from paving slabs made from entirely different materials, such as poured concrete. Paving tiles are made of granite rubble.

Concrete pavers are produced industrially. Cobblestone manufacturers paint the liquid concrete mass and pour it into special molds. Compared to natural stone, this type of paver is cheaper; this type of paver can be produced in large quantities in a short period. Such a building material as concrete is a mixture, making paving stones with different colors and shapes possible. This is a versatile material. Pavers are a great alternative when it comes to surface compaction.

It is essential to let rainwater through so that puddles do not form and have a slightly porous surface because such a surface is perfect for paving paths. Concrete tiles are also less slippery in wet weather than granite pavers and many other natural stones.

The period of service of paving stones

Have you noticed that pavers can last from a year to several decades? One type of cobblestone crumbles underfoot; the other only gets stronger over time. One kind of paver dries after a few minutes of rain, while the other stays wet for days. Moisture absorption is the ability of materials to absorb water. If the paving stones are made of low-quality materials, it is clear that moisture and frost will do their job – they will destroy any stone.