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Old 06-02-2014, 02:33 PM
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Pavers on a concrete base is an improper application and will result in cracking and deterioration. Besides they really aren't "pavers" but are veneer "bricks". Also the fact that they usually create a one or 2 inch lip at the garage door makes me worry about drainage of water around the garage entrance area. Where does the water go when rain beats against the garage door now that your bricks are an inch or two above your garage floor???
True pavers are 3-4 inches thick and should be laid in a thick bed of sand for proper drainage, load weight dispersal, and shifting .
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