Pavers vs concrete: which is better
A poured slab is cheaper per square metre, pavers are repairable and never crack as one piece — the practical comparison.
Pavers35 $/m²
Concrete160 $/m³
Key differences
- Pavers is stronger in compression (30 MPa vs 20 MPa).
Specifications side by side
| Property | Pavers | Concrete |
|---|---|---|
| Average price (United States) | 35 $/m² | 160 $/m³ |
| Density | 2200 kg/m³ | 2400 kg/m³ |
| Water absorption | 5 % | 4 % |
| Compressive strength | 30 MPa | 20 MPa |
| Frost resistance | 200 cycles | 150 cycles |
| Combustibility | Non-combustible | Non-combustible |
| Thermal conductivity | — | 1.69 W/(m·K) |
Typical reference values (SP 50.13330 / GOST); the actual figures depend on the manufacturer and grade.
Where each one fits
- Pavers
- Driveways, courtyards and paths that take cars and foot traffic.
- Concrete
- House foundations, floor slabs, paths and footings across the plot.
App
Garden planner app for phone and computer
- An icon on the home screen — back to your plot in one tap
- Full screen without the address bar — more room for the plan
- The same projects on phone and computer — cloud autosave
gardmi
Garden site planner · free
You are already in the app — gardmi is installed.
