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Although builders may try to replicate travertine pavers' natural appearance, concrete pavers simply won't achieve the same look because it is man-made and not all natural like travertine. Travertine pavers also don't require lengthy installation times and is a stronger material than concrete pavers.
Also to know is, is travertine better than pavers?
Travertine pavers are natural stones, which means they must be quarried from locations where the stone is found. This makes them a little harder to obtain and more expensive to install. Concrete pavers, however, can be made on-demand and at any time, so they're more budget friendly.
In this regard, are travertine pavers durable?
A: Travertine Pavers are highly durable; they have been in nature for thousands of years and retain their color over time. This is actually one of the reasons why people choose Travertine over other materials, such as brick pavers, which begin to fade and crack within a year or two.
Travertine Paver Thickness. The industry standard for Travertine Pavers thickness is 1.25″ (3 cm). Travertine pavers have higher PSI ratings compared to brick pavers and cement pavers and this thickness is optimal. Same thickness can be used for driveways as well as pool decks and patios.