408 Landscape Design, Installation, and Management Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Pavers Pavers are individual units of hard paving materials made of clay, stone, brick, or concrete. The type of materials used in a landscape design may depend on what is available locally. The main differences between pavers are cost, ease of handling, and durability. • A paving tile is typically a glazed decorated tile that can be used as fl ooring or wall covering. Paving tiles come in many colors, sizes, and styles and may be made of stone, ceramic, clay, porcelain, or concrete. Paving tiles are typically much more expensive than other paving materials. • Stone pavers are made of stone and are often cut into square or rectangular shapes. They may also be used in their natural, irregular shapes. Part of their beauty is their natural color variations and textures. The stones most commonly used for pavers include travertine, cobblestone, and limestone. • Traditional concrete pavers are preformed and often colored units. They come in many shapes and sizes and can be used to form very simple to elaborate hardscape designs. Concrete pavers may also be stamped with a design or texture. • Brick pavers may be made with concrete or clay. Unlike traditional bricks used in construction, brick pavers generally do not have holes. They are also larger and more water-resistant than traditional, rectangular bricks. Stone Stone is used in landscape designs for outdoor fl ooring, walkways, drive- ways, retaining walls, and even fences. Stone is also used to create natural design and as accent rocks in garden beds and other areas of the landscape. See Figure 15-14. Designers typically choose stone that is unique to the geographic area of the landscape. Wood and Composite Lumber Wood is used for hardscape fi xtures, such as decking, walkways, fences, gaze- bos, seating, and pergolas. The type of wood used often depends on the client’s w Pro Tip Limestone is rated by ASTM International from Type I to Type III based on its water absorption, wear resistance, and strength. romakoma/Shutterstock.com Figure 15-14. Natural and shaped stones and local materials are used as accents that complement the plant materials. Sukpaiboonwat/Shutterstock.com nikashmeleva/Shutterstock.com