Cincinnati October 2022

CONCRETE
If you want to stick with concrete,
this is a versatile material that offers
plenty of options.
Want to keep it simple? Consider a
curvier path and add a bit of non-slip
texture with a “broom” finish. Or add
a bit of zing with stamping and dying.
The result can look like brick, slate,
flagstone, wood planks and more.
“If you are updating an old
front walkway, widening
it to four feet and adding
curves makes it much more
functional and appealing.”
—Lisa Herd, Snyder Brick & Block
PRO: Concrete requires less maintenance
than stone, tile or brick.
CON: Concrete must include joints
to allow for expansion and contraction
due to temperature changes.
Price range for installed concrete:
Broom finish $12-$15/sq. ft.
Stamped $18-$22/sq. ft.
CONCRETE PAVERS
Pavers are typically stones made of
dyed concrete and are available in
many shapes, sizes and colors. They
are placed on a foundation composed
of compacted gravel topped with an
inch or so of sand. Edging—sometimes
metal, but more commonly
plastic—is often used to keep the
pavers in place. Lately, a “concrete
toe” edge is becoming a new trend.
PRO: Due to its multiple seams, a
paver walkway can flex during freeze
and thaw cycles without cracking.
CON: Weeds can sprout up between
pavers. Use a polymeric sand in the
joints to deter weeds.
Price range of materials only:
$2.50-$13/sq. ft.
PaverLock Boardwalk Calico pavers from Reading
Rock installed by Hicon. Photo by Ross Van Pelt
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