Patios, Walkways & Driveways: Designing with Pavers from Haney Builders Supplies
There's something about a paver patio or a freshly laid walkway that instantly elevates a home, it's the kind of upgrade that adds curb appeal, extends your living space outdoors, and (unlike a lot of home projects) is genuinely achievable as a DIY weekend project. If you've been eyeing a hardscaping project for your Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows property, here's a practical guide to choosing and planning with pavers, plus what's in stock at Haney Builders Supplies to help you bring it to life.
Why Pavers?
Unlike a single poured concrete slab, interlocking pavers are laid piece by piece, which means they flex slightly with ground movement instead of cracking under pressure or frost heave, a real advantage through our wet winters and freeze-thaw cycles. They're also easier to repair: if one paver cracks or stains, you can lift and replace just that piece instead of tackling the whole surface.
Choosing the Right Product for Your Project
Our inventory includes a variety of concrete products suited to different outdoor living projects:
Pavers
A wide selection of stylish, durable options for walkways, driveways, and patios, available in different shapes, colours, and finishes to match your home's style. Shop Now
Patio Slabs and Stones
For a more streamlined, elegant look, patio slabs and stones bring sophistication to any backyard oasis. Shop Now
Blocks and Bricks
Sturdy retaining wall blocks and bricks for garden beds, raised planters, or structural walls. Shop Now Retaining Wall Shop Now Blocks and Bricks
Sand and Bag Powders
The unsung heroes of any paver project. A compacted sand base is essential for a stable, long-lasting surface, and polymeric jointing sand locks pavers together while resisting weed growth. Shop Now
Planning Your Layout
Before you pick up a single paver, take time to plan:
1. Measure the space and sketch your layout, accounting for borders and edge restraints.
2. Choose your pattern.Herringbone and basketweave patterns add visual interest and extra structural strength, while a simple running bond is faster to install.
3. Plan for drainage. Slope your base slightly away from your home—generally about a 1-inch drop for every 8 feet to keep water from pooling near your foundation.
4. Order extra material.Cuts around edges and curves create waste, so add roughly 10% to your paver order.
Patios, Walkways & Driveways: Designing with Pavers from Haney Builders Supplies
There's something about a paver patio or a freshly laid walkway that instantly elevates a home, it's the kind of upgrade that adds curb appeal, extends your living space outdoors, and (unlike a lot of home projects) is genuinely achievable as a DIY weekend project. If you've been eyeing a hardscaping project for your Maple Ridge or Pitt Meadows property, here's a practical guide to choosing and planning with pavers, plus what's in stock at Haney Builders Supplies to help you bring it to life.
Why Pavers?
Unlike a single poured concrete slab, interlocking pavers are laid piece by piece, which means they flex slightly with ground movement instead of cracking under pressure or frost heave, a real advantage through our wet winters and freeze-thaw cycles. They're also easier to repair: if one paver cracks or stains, you can lift and replace just that piece instead of tackling the whole surface.
Choosing the Right Product for Your Project
Our inventory includes a variety of concrete products suited to different outdoor living projects:
Pavers
A wide selection of stylish, durable options for walkways, driveways, and patios, available in different shapes, colours, and finishes to match your home's style. Shop Now
Patio Slabs and Stones
For a more streamlined, elegant look, patio slabs and stones bring sophistication to any backyard oasis. Shop Now
Blocks and Bricks
Sturdy retaining wall blocks and bricks for garden beds, raised planters, or structural walls. Shop Now Retaining Wall Shop Now Blocks and Bricks
Sand and Bag Powders
The unsung heroes of any paver project. A compacted sand base is essential for a stable, long-lasting surface, and polymeric jointing sand locks pavers together while resisting weed growth. Shop Now
Planning Your Layout
Before you pick up a single paver, take time to plan:
1. Measure the space and sketch your layout, accounting for borders and edge restraints.
2. Choose your pattern.Herringbone and basketweave patterns add visual interest and extra structural strength, while a simple running bond is faster to install.
3. Plan for drainage. Slope your base slightly away from your home—generally about a 1-inch drop for every 8 feet to keep water from pooling near your foundation.
4. Order extra material.Cuts around edges and curves create waste, so add roughly 10% to your paver order.