{"id":9148,"date":"2022-03-06T14:02:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T14:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=9148"},"modified":"2024-10-17T13:14:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T12:14:50","slug":"should-i-specify-clay-or-concrete-paving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/should-i-specify-clay-or-concrete-paving\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Tobermore: Should I Specify Clay or Concrete Paving?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With virtually limitless paving options available, the amount of choice for landscape designers can be staggering. When choosing between clay brick and concrete pavers, it is important to\u00a0consider\u00a0the pros and cons of each.\u00a0Your choice will depend on what\u00a0is required\u00a0technically, aesthetically, and from a budget point of view.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Clay Paving<\/h2>\n

Clay paving has been around for generations and is widely regarded as the original form of block paving. Clay\u00a0<\/span>brick pavers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>provide a timeless look which complements traditional architectural styles.<\/span>\u00a0They also\u00a0<\/span>offer the benefits of being<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>considerably<\/span>\u00a0hard<\/span>–<\/span>wearing and retaining colour over time.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Clay bricks primary downside is cost. Baking clay bricks in a kiln is expensive and the current rise in energy costs will only see prices continue to increase. <\/span>It is estimated that b<\/span>y using pavers of similar quality, a clay project will typically cost 15% to 20% more than concrete pavers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, the installation cost is higher as c<\/span>lay bricks are typically more difficult to lay and therefore more labour intensive to install. Their size tolerance is quite variable which presents issues of\u00a0<\/span>unsightly gaps between bricks<\/span>\u00a0or having to\u00a0<\/span>cut pavers to size.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from the cost of clay bricks, it also has a negative environmental impact as baking in a kiln can be very sore on energy. As sustainable manufacturing is becoming more of a priority, this is driving customers to consider alternatives.<\/p>\n

Typically<\/span>\u00a0only available in traditional oranges, reds and browns, clay offers a limited variety of colours and block depths for designers to choose from.\u00a0<\/span>When exposed to heavy vehicular traffic or harsh climates, clay paving\u00a0<\/span>has been known<\/span>\u00a0to crack, chip and shear.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent years,\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>procurement of\u00a0<\/span>clay paving<\/span>\u00a0has become a growing concern due to the\u00a0<\/span>difficulty sourcing it in some regions<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Clay paving is stocked less and less in builders’ merchants<\/a> up and down the country<\/span>. U<\/span>nsatisfactory lead times<\/span>\u00a0has led to frustration on-site causing construction professionals to consider alternative products.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Concrete Paving<\/h2>\n

Concrete paving\u00a0<\/span>provides<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>significant benefits over clay. Aside from being r<\/span>eadily available with short lead times<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>concrete paving is much more cost-effective from both a material and labour point of view. This reduces the risk of having your paving design \u2018value-engineered\u2019 out the closer it gets to being laid.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Concrete paving is celebrated\u00a0<\/span>due to\u00a0<\/span>its versatility, it suits many applications, from commercial to residential, and from contemporary to traditional. D<\/span>esigners<\/span>\u00a0can express their creative flair through more<\/span>\u00a0variety in\u00a0<\/span>laying patterns,\u00a0<\/span>product\u00a0<\/span>colours, finishes, shapes and sizes<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0End-users can enjoy the low maintenance and weather-resistant nature of concrete paving which requires minimal upkeep as the seasons change.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Concrete paving has been criticised for poor colour retention. Colour typically fades over time especially if exposed to regular sunlight.\u00a0<\/span>However, p<\/span>aving and walling manufacturer, Tobermore, have developed\u00a0<\/span>PrimeTop<\/span>\u00a0to counteract this issue.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

PrimeTop<\/span>\u00a0is the high-performance feature which differentiates\u00a0<\/span>Tobermore<\/span>\u00a0products from standard concrete paving.\u00a0<\/span>Tobermore\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>PrimeTop<\/span>\u00a0surface layer contains a high concentration of pigment creating vibrant colour and exceptional UV performance leading to enhanced weathering properties.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Artro<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span>Tobermore\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0latest concrete paving innovation inspired by the beauty and intimate scale of traditional European clay pavers. Available in seven colours ranging from cool contemporary greys to warmer traditional tones including a striking clay-red alternative, \u2018Autumn\u2019.\u00a0<\/span>The long thin pavers have the dimensions of 220mm by 55mm and a depth of 80mm which provides the option of vehicular access<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Tobermore\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Artro<\/span>\u00a0range marries the aesthetics<\/span>, colour retention and\u00a0<\/span>hard-wearing nature of clay pavers with the cost savings<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>availability<\/span>\u00a0and versatility of concrete pavers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>making it the perfect choice for architects<\/a> and landscape architects alike.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0<\/span>Artro<\/span>\u00a0here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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