I have found that most people compare pavers to bluestone more than many other materials. In addition, the assumption is that bluestone will cost a lot more.
It will if you have a lot of square footage.
However, for smaller areas you’d be surprised at the difference in pricing.
If you love the look of natural stone, I would definitely consider bluestone. However, pavers do offer a lot more color choices and patterns. You can also blend in different design more easily, such as borders or circle inserts.
Please take a look at some of the pages below for more pictures and information.
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Look further down for my comparisons
More Pages on Pavers
Concrete
Pavers - lots of additional information
Cobblestone
Driveway - difference between real cobblestones and pavers
Driveway
Apron - using pavers at the driveway entry
Walkways - tips and photos
Driveway Materials - pavers and other choices
Paver Installation - how to correctly install them
More Pages on Bluestone
Patio Pictures - see photos of some great bluestone design ideas
Bluestone Steps - different types of bluestone for steps
Cold Areas - Q&A on freeze-thaw and bluestone
Bluestone Over Concrete - Q&A on this topic and my advice
Some of the main pros and cons when comparing pavers to bluestone.
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Also see my page where I compare pavers to concrete
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