LindsayWright.com-Comparison Chart:Retaining Wall | Brick Paver | Brick Patio | Landscaping Stone

Pavement Type	Durability	Maintenance	Repairability	Appearance	Cost	Installation Guarantee
Brick Paving	High Extremely Flexible. Lifetime warranty against cracking. Built to withstand freeze/thaw cycle.	Low Most stains are hidden, pavers are easily replaced. Lifetime warranty against chipping and cracking.	High Pavers small, uniform shape make them easy to replace. Pavers with stains can be easily replaced.	High Widest range of surface finishes, colors, shapes, and sizes. Wide variety in design styles.	Moderate Compares to or same as Stamped Concrete.	5 Years
Flagstone/ Bluestone	Moderate Likely to chip and/or crack. Individual, large stones allow for some flexibility.	Moderate Oil and other stains hard to remove. Large and unique shapes make difficult to match and replace.	Poor Large pieces make it difficult to replace. Replaced flagstone must be the proper size and fit.	Limited Limited to natural colors and shapes. Very similar design styles.	Highest Cost	0 to 1 Year
Asphalt	Poor Cracks from freeze/thaw. Settlement and salt deterioration.	High Wear and weather will break down surface. Black seal coat required every 2-3 years.	Poor Rut and pothole repairs leave visible patches.	Limited Stamped asphalt looks painted and artificial. Few color options.	Lowest Cost	-0- Years
Stamped Concrete	Poor Not Flexible. Will crack.	Moderate Oil and other stains hard to remove. Ugly cracks are likely to occur that are relatively difficult and expensive to repair.	Poor Difficult and Expensive to repair. Cannot repair without ugly scar marks.	Limited Stamped concrete looks artificial. Few color options.	Moderate Compares to or same as Brick Pavers	0 to 1 Year
Concrete	Poor Not Flexible. Will crack.	Moderate Oil and other stains hard to remove. Ugly cracks are likely to occur that are relatively difficult and expensive to repair.	Poor Difficult and Expensive to repair. Cannot repair without ugly scar marks.	Limited Available in, can be colored throughout or on surface only.	Low/Moderate Higher than Asphalt	-0- Years