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Frequently Asked Questions
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What type of Brick Pavers are used?
Where can I view CT Brick Pavers?
Do I have to maintain my Brick Pavers?
How long does installation take?
How long does Commercial Maintenance Guarantee Brick Pavers from movement?
What are tumbled Brick Pavers?
Do tumbled Bricks Pavers cost more?
What type of base is used for Brick Pavers?
Should I seal my pavers?
How do I clean my Pavers?
Will weeds grow up through the pavers?
What is efflorescence?
Will colors fade?
Will Deicing salts damage pavers?
Will snow plowing damage pavers?
Do Versa-Lok walls require concrete footings below the frost line?
How tall can Versa-Lok walls be built?
What maintenance is necessary with Versa-Lok walls?
What type of Brick Pavers are used?
Concrete Stone & Tile Corp. Non-Tumbled.
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Where can I view CT Brick Pavers?
The Stone Center @ 831 East Main St., Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 Tel: (732) 469-4433 or http://www.thestonecenter.com/.
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Do I have to maintain my Brick Pavers?
Yes, Once a year apply play sand to the joints and apply weed killer as needed.
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How long does installation take?
Depending on the size and pattern picked. Example 400 square feet installed in 3-4 days.
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How long does Commercial Maintenance Guarantee Brick Pavers from movement?
Depending on existing area drainage. Properly drained yards for one year.
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What are tumbled Brick Pavers?
Brick Pavers that are tumbled in a hopper to create an antique look.
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Do tumbled Bricks Pavers cost more?
Yes.
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What type of base is used for Brick Pavers?
For a standard Patio or Walkway a total of 6 inches (4" sub-base of road stone and 2" base of crushed stone compacted. Driveways are 12 inches (10" of road stone sub-base and 2" crushed stone.
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Should I seal my pavers?
It is not necessary. But sealers help in enhancing colors and resisting stains. Sealers are not permanent and must be reapplied every 2-3 years. You must wait at least a full season before applying a sealer.
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How do I clean my Pavers?
There are a variety of concrete cleaners in the marketplace. Contact your local dealer for their recommendation on which cleaner to use.
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Will weeds grow up through the pavers?
Weeds do not grow up from below the pavers through the quarry process base. The growth of weeds and grasses results from airborne seeds. Ask your local dealer for their recommendations on which type of weed killer to use for your particular application.
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What is efflorescence?
Efflorescence is a whitish powder-like deposit which sometimes appears on concrete and clay products. The deposit is the residue of a soluble salt (inherent in concrete products) carried to the face of the product by moisture and left on the surface as a dried white powder. Efflorescence is completely natural and will disappear with time.
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Will colors fade?
CST uses extremely high quality pigments to color our products. Unlike some pavers that have a thin "topcoat" CST pavers are colored throughout the entire paver. Because of the suns ultraviolet rays some overall fading may occur.
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Will Deicing salts damage pavers?
Our concrete pavers are high density units that resist deterioration from deicing salts better than asphalt, ordinary poured-in-place concrete and stamped concrete. The best recommended salts are calcium chloride.
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Will snow plowing damage pavers?
Snow removal is the same as with other pavements. Just plow, shovel or use a snow blower.
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Do Versa-Lok walls require concrete footings below the frost line?
No. Versa-Lok walls are installed on shallow, non-rigid leveling pads consisting of well compacted gravel, crushed stone or coarse sand. The flexible nature of the walls allows them to accommodate minor earth movement without damage.
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How tall can Versa-Lok walls be built?
Generally, Versa-Lok walls can be built to any height. The maximum unreinforced wall height varies depending on site conditions, but does not exceed four feet. Taller walls require soil reinforcement designed by a qualified engineer.
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What maintenance is necessary with Versa-Lok walls?
None. Once constructed, Versa-Lok walls provide a lifetime of virtually maintenance free performance. Color is consistent throughout the units so natural wear and tear is not apparent.
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