Brick Walkways
Precision-Engineered Paths Designed for Elegance and Permanent Stability.
Request a Design ConsultationThe Science of the Stable Path.
Combating Lateral Creep
In the hardscaping industry, the most common failure point for walkways is "lateral creep"—the gradual outward spreading of pavers over time. This occurs when the edge restraint is pinned into loose soil or a base that is flush with the stones.
The **Professional Sidewalk Standard** mandates a 15 cm structural over-build. By extending our high-density limestone base 15 cm past the stone on both sides, we create a solid structural shelf. This allows our Snap Edge restraints to be spiked directly into 15 cm of compacted limestone rather than native clay, locking the entire system in a permanent "cradle".
High-Density 20mm Down Limestone
We utilize a specific gradation of 20mm down crushed limestone for our 15 cm sub-base. This material achieves 98% Standard Proctor Density when compacted, providing a rigid foundation that resists the hydraulic pressure of Winnipeg's spring thaw.
The Precision Bedding Phase
The final smoothness of your walkway is determined entirely by the precision of the bedding layer. While inferior contractors use uneven layers of sand that can wash away or compress, we utilize a precise 2.5 cm "screed" of 6mm down limestone chips.
This bedding layer is strictly non-structural; its only job is to provide a perfectly flat "nest" for the pavers to sit in. By using angular limestone chips instead of rounded sand, we create a high-friction environment that prevents individual stones from rocking or tilting under foot traffic.
Geotextile Separation Strategy
To prevent the migration of our premium limestone base into the native "Gumbo" clay, we install a high-tensile woven geotextile fabric. This keeps your foundation pure and prevents the "sinking" effect caused by base-material contamination.
Winnipeg’s Freeze-Thaw Resilience
Our climate experiences some of the most dramatic temperature swings on the planet. Traditional sand-based walkways often fail because sand holds moisture, which expands when frozen, causing "heaving".
The Paving Stone Pros utilize a 2.5 cm bedding layer of 6mm down limestone chips rather than organic sand. This angular material provides superior inter-particle friction and allows moisture to migrate vertically through the system into the sub-base, where it can drain away from the path. This prevents the ice-lens formation that typically displaces stone walkways during the Manitoba winter.
