The History of Cement Paving Stones

There is really fascinating background on paving stones. Laying tightly fitting pavement bricks on a granular basis has long history.

In 5000 BCE the Minoans created the first split pavements. But the Roman era, which started roughly 2000 years ago, was the time pavement building started to be methodical and ordered. Some of which are still in use today, the Romans developed a 50,000-mile network of roads that with free labor and military strength could withstand challenging conditions and heavy traffic.

In the past 2000 years, surprisingly, road building has not advanced significantly. Roman roads have survived so long because of the focus on design and construction required for a Pavire driveway.

Why is Roman technology so unique in the history of paving stones?

Two thousand years ago and now have many remarkable parallels in their pavements. There were three tiers to the Roman road.

The basis layer of the pavement was referred to as the agger, often known as the “foundation.” This foundation consisted of a layer of “rubble” onto which stones were arranged such that appropriate drainage could occur.

The “rudus,” or intermediate layer of the road, then was constructed. This stuff was firmly packed, more meticulously arranged, and occasionally comprised several layers. Usually including sand and gravel, this middle layer occasionally blended with clay to provide tensile strength for the road.

Over these two lay the third and last layer, sometimes known as “pavimentum.” Easily obtained in Rome, silex was the toughest stone accessible at the time and came in big, asymmetrical, polygonal pieces. Curbs on both sides of most roads helped to keep the pavement in place.

The Background of Paving

Then, and now

For the same great durability, Pavire lays your new driveway using the same three layers the Romans employed.

Knowing that the ideas the Romans developed and applied to create roads spanning millennia that have lasted the test of time are exactly the same ones utilized to create a new driveway helps you to rest.

How to clean concrete paving stones?

Simply apply a little BETOFF-B liquid to the dirt on the paving stones. Then, apply the liquid to the dirt and wait about 5 minutes. Finally, wash off all the dirt with clean water and that’s it. The paving stones shine again, and your neighbor blushes with envy!

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