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Paver, driveway and backyard guides

Straight answers to the questions West Island homeowners ask us most: how pavers should be built, what they cost over time, and which materials hold up to Montréal winters.

Cross-section comparison: open-graded base with resin joint sand, 1/8 in clear stone, 3/4 in clear gravel and geotextile draining water into the soil, versus a dense base with polymeric joint sand, rock dust and 0-3/4 in gravel

Guide · 6 min read

Open-graded base for pavers: why it stops heaving and settling

What’s under your pavers decides whether they stay flat. How clear stone, geotextile and proper depth keep driveways and patios level through Montréal winters.

Side-by-side comparison: modern grey paver driveway with landscape lighting versus a cracked black asphalt driveway

Guide · 6 min read

Pavers vs. asphalt driveways in Montréal: which is worth it?

Upfront and lifetime cost, freeze-thaw, salt, snow removal, repairs and curb appeal, compared honestly.

Side-by-side comparison: artificial turf in a modern backyard versus a natural grass lawn

Guide · 6 min read

Artificial turf vs. natural grass: which is right for your backyard?

Cost, upkeep, winters, summer heat, kids, dogs and the environment, for West Island yards.

Side-by-side comparison of Alliance Gator polymeric sand and Alliance Gator resin-based joint sand on a paver patio

Guide · 5 min read

Polymeric sand vs. resin-based joint sand

What goes between your pavers, how each one handles rain, weeds and pressure washing, and why we use resin-based sand.

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