Archatrak Blog

Pros and Cons of Porcelain Pavers vs. Concrete Pavers

When deciding between porcelain and concrete pavers, the choice is more than just a matter of aesthetics — it’s about finding the right material that balances durability, style and maintenance for your outdoor project. Each offers distinct benefits depending on the design needs and environment. In this blog post we compare the primary advantages and […]

Why FRP Grating is the Superior Material for Constructing Boardwalks in Wetlands, Trails and Coastal Areas.

For decades, wood has been the default choice for boardwalk construction, and as such, specifiers and designers thus tend to turn to it automatically. But with modern materials able to offer outstanding performance and safety in demanding outdoor environments, it’s worth questioning whether wood is still the best deck material to use. And the material […]

The Chicago ‘Bean’. A Much Loved Icon Gets a Smart New Plaza

Millennium Park is arguably Chicago’s most famous tourist attraction, with over 20 million visitors a year coming to enjoy free concerts, relaxing by the Crown Fountain or communing with nature at the Lurie Garden. But undoubtably, most visitors come to snap selfies in front of Cloud Gate (a.k.a. the Bean). This iconic structure with its […]

Why Porcelain Pavers Offer Such a Choice of Colors and Styles

If you stroll through any tile shop these days, you’ll see a staggering range of colors and styles of porcelain tiles. Modern digital printing techniques and equipment have made it possible to replicate the look of practically any surfacing or paving material that can be photographed with such outstanding tone, shade and color rendering, that […]

How Contractors Benefit when Using Archatrak ‘Prime’ Deck Supports

On first glance, Archatrak ‘Prime’ paver supports look very much like our NM series of adjustable height paver supports. They have a similar base and head components and the height is adjusted on both by screwing the central column up or down. But there’s one very significant and important difference. And that is the concentric […]