TL;DR
A paver is a manufactured unit of concrete, clay brick, or cut stone designed to be laid in an interlocking pattern over a compacted base, forming driveways, patios, and walkways that flex with the ground instead of cracking like a slab. Concrete versions dominate on cost and shape variety, with thicknesses of 2 3/8 inches for foot traffic and vehicular-rated units for drives.
What it means
A paver is a manufactured unit of concrete, clay brick, or cut stone designed to be laid in an interlocking pattern over a compacted base, forming driveways, patios, and walkways that flex with the ground instead of cracking like a slab. Concrete versions dominate on cost and shape variety, with thicknesses of 2 3/8 inches for foot traffic and vehicular-rated units for drives. Individual replacement of stained or damaged units is the repairability advantage owners pay for.
Where it sits in the glossary
Paver is part of the Trade jargon group inside the ProFix Directory glossary. Browse every term in this category from the glossary index.
Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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