For most of the civilized world, pavers have existed in one
form or another. The Romans built an empire upon them, these roads, still exist
2,000 years later looking as elegant as ever. The paver can literally last
longer than civilizations.
The
current interlocking paver of today originates from 1940’s. Manufactured to
compensate for Holland’s below see level ground shifting, this paver could move
without cracking. The first edition was dubbed the Holland stone and mimicked
the 4 inch by 8 inch dimensions of its cousin the brick. This revolutionary
cement product proved an economic solution. Over the next few decades Europe’s
paver growth exploded. Today there are 100 pavers to each individual in Europe.
Due
to less economic strains the United States was slow to adopt the revolutionary
pavers. They first spread to the Canada from Europe and slowy moved their way
down.As people realized paver
patios were a better choice to wooden decks, the movement grew. It was during
this time that Budding Company incorporated pavers as a hardscape choice.
The
paver is made from a mix of dry gravel, cement, sand, and cement color. These
materials and a small quanity of water are mixed into a paver mold. While in
the mold high pressure and vibration take place to bind the aggregate and thus
the paver is born.
