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Porcelain Pavers vs. Concrete Pavers: Understanding the Difference

This image depicts an outdoor patio space with furniture and Archatrak porcelain 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. Overview of Paver Types Concrete pavers are made with cement, […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on October 28th, 2024

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

There’s no denying that because boardwalks made of wood have been around for such a long time, they have become the default material that boardwalk designers and specifiers automatically think of when designing boardwalks. But is wood really the best material that could be used these days with more modern alternatives now commonly available which […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on October 19th, 2024

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 […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on September 18th, 2024

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 […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on September 17th, 2024

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 […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on September 16th, 2024