Winston-Salem, NC – June 3, 2003 – Homeowners wanting to create historic, Old World charm in their own backyards can do so now with a new tumbled clay paver that’s easy to install and less expensive than popular but hard-to-find recycled pavers.

A New Love for the Old

“A fast-growing trend in landscape design is reproducing the charm of historic ‘Mainstreet USA’—cobbled streets in warm, earthy colors—at home,” says Ted Corvey, paver director of Pine Hall Brick, the nation’s leading supplier of clay pavers.

Pine Hall Brick is at the forefront of the industry with its new line of tumbled pavers called Rumbled®. The company developed an innovative process of putting the pavers through a large tumbler that rounds the edges while maintaining consistency of strength and sizing. The result is a paver with old world charm and new world performance. 

And now these tumbled clay pavers are becoming a popular choice for patios, pathways and driveways.

In the past, consumers wanting an antique look in clay pavers relied on recycled sources—pavers harvested from old buildings. But there are limitations. “Recycled brick is hard to find, expensive, and inconsistent in size, color and quality,” says Corvey. “Our Rumbled pavers simply perform better than recycled clay pavers, and they have that natural, historic look people love,” says Corvey. 

Because Pine Hall Brick’s Rumbled pavers meet or exceed all industry standards, they are durable and easy to install for professionals and do-it-yourselfers alike. The pavers are also available in five colors.

A Durable Investment

Trends in home improvement indicate that outdoor spaces, such as patios, continue to be just as important to curb appeal and market value as the gourmet kitchen and luxury bathroom. Smart Money magazine estimates that landscaping and hardscaping can increase home values by as much as 15%. According to the National Association of Realtors, outdoor rooms can deliver 77% return on investment at sale time, and they’re less expensive per square foot than additions or kitchen or bath remodels.

Using clay pavers offers an additional advantage—they’re often easier to install than wood decks or poured concrete. “Despite popular misconception, brick is easy for do-it-yourselfers to install,” says Corvey. “In fact, an average patio can be completed in a weekend if you purchase materials in advance.”

Pine Hall Brick also manufactures several lines of clay pavers, such as the popular English Edge®, which comes in x colors and features beveled edges and built-in spacer nibs for consistent spacing and flawless patterns. For information on do-it-yourself projects, purchasing bricks and finding a local distributor, visit www.pinehallbrick.com or call 1-800-95 BRICK.

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