A Photo Gallery of Paving Materials for Patios, Walkways & Other Outdoor Areas

They have that familiar rust-red color and rustic texture -- are they bricks? Looks can be deceiving. These are interlocking pavers, which are made of a dense concrete that is much firmer than brick. Each piece fits together extremely tight -- interlocks. When set on a base of sand and pressed together, interlocking pavers are a much firmer floor than one made of bricks on sand. Unlike brick, it's difficult to dislocate an interlocking paver.

They can handle a heavy load while remaining intact. Because of this load-bearing capacity, stability as a solid surface, and