Questions:
- How much will a typical installation
cost?
- How long do installations normally
take?
- How long after installation
can I use my patio or driveway?
- Can weeds grow through my
patio or driveway? How do I get rid of them?
- Can I replace individual
pavers if something was to chip or damage them, or I need access
beneath
them?
- Will
the paver colors fade?
- I have an existing concrete
walkway that is in good shape. Can I lay pavers over it?
- What
are thin pavers?
- Can Moderna install pavers that I
buy myself?
- How do concrete pavers compare to
stamped or patterned concrete?
- Do your products come with a guarantee?
- What
is efflorescence?
- Should I seal concrete pavers?
- Do you
use subcontractors, outside sales reps, or other people who
are not part of Moderna?
- Do you own
your own equipment, or rent it as you need it?
- Did
you recently purchase your business, or are you just getting
started in the last few years?
- Is Moderna
in the Jacksonville area, or are you from out of town?
- Does
Moderna offer “the cheapest prices in town”?
- Are you licensed
and insured?
- How many projects
have you installed, can I view them for references?
- Do you specialize
in design and installation of pavers, or do you do a little
of everything?
Answers:
How much will a typical installation
cost?
Depending on the scope of your job, your price per square foot could
be as low as $3 or as high as $15. The location of your job, the size,
soil composition, unique attributes, and products selected affect this
price range. Each job is bid to the specific requirements of the client.
How long do installations normally take?
We strive to complete most typical residential applications such
as driveways, walkways, and patios in one or two days. Pools, retaining
walls and other larger jobs can vary. Many factors can affect job
timeliness including weather, material availability, job access
and conditions.
How long after installation can I use my patio or driveway?
Immediately after all of the installation steps are completed, including
compaction and the sweeping in of jointing sand.
Can weeds grow through my patio or driveway?
How do I get rid of them?
Weeds can not grow up from below the pavers surface. The growth of
weeds and grasses results from airborne seeds. A household weed killer
can prevent this if necessary.
Can I replace individual pavers if something was to chip or damage
them, or I need access beneath them?
A paver or group of pavers can be removed and replaced if needed
with minimal disturbance to the rest of the surface; we will leave
extra pavers with the client.
Will the paver colors fade?
Moderna uses only extremely high quality products. Unlike some pavers
that have a thin "topcoat" our pavers are colored throughout
the entire paver. Because of the suns ultraviolet rays some mild
overall fading may occur over time.
I have an existing concrete walkway that is in good shape. Can I
lay pavers over it?
Pavers can be laid on top of existing concrete walkways although
it is not the preferred method. This process will raise the grade
by about three inches (this includes the bedding sand plus the thickness
of the paver itself). Doorways are a particular consideration using
this method.
What are thin pavers?
Thin pavers are manufactured to a similar look of pavers with a 1
inch thickness. These can be used in limited applications such
as overlay on an existing concrete surface in good condition. Thin
pavers are not suited for vehicular traffic, and do not provide
the same interlocking properties as traditional thick pavers.
Can Moderna install pavers that I buy myself?
Depending on the characteristics product and the intended application,
we may be able to install your pavers. Please keep in mind pavers
available at hardware stores are typically thinner- 40mm rather
the 60mm or 80mm ICPI standard and may not conform to other ASTM
standards. Most store bought pavers are not recommended for high
traffic and vehicular applications. We pass our contractor volume
discounts on to the client and buy pavers at very good prices.
How do concrete pavers compare to stamped or patterned concrete?
Patterned and stamped concrete is merely poured concrete stamped
topically with a pattern. It is susceptible to all of the cracking,
durability and maintenance problems as is regular concrete or asphalt.
Stamped concrete also requires expansion joints every ten feet
or more. These expansion joints can be very distracting in various
patterns. Concrete interlocking pavers create a more uniform, durable,
and aesthetically pleasing surface
Do your products come with a guarantee?
We only use the highest quality of interlocking brick pavers and
retaining wall products in America that meet or exceed ASTM standards.
We provide a 25 year guarantee on the strength and structural integrity
of our products.
What is efflorescence?
Efflorescence is a naturally occurring phenomenon that causes a white
lime deposit on the face of any concrete product. It has to do
with leaching of salts out of the concrete matrix and depositing
on the surface when the water evaporates. It is not considered
a defect of the material. It has no adverse effect on the physical
structure of the product, and will normally wear away naturally
within a few days or weeks. It can be cleaned off with a number
of commercial cleaners. It should not be confused with hard water
stains, although both may require the same weathering or cleaning
to eliminate.
Should I seal concrete pavers?
Sealing is not essential in many applications but it offers some
benefits like making spills and stains easier to remove. Liquid
sealers are applied after the pavers are installed and are cleaned.
We can recommend cleaners for concrete pavers. Once applied, the
sealers soak into the concrete and into the joints. The sealers
in the joints help keep the joint sand in place and prevent weeds
and ants.
Do you use subcontractors, outside sales reps, or other people who
are not part of Moderna?
We do not have a “salesman”, sales department, or use
an outside sales company. An industry certified member of the Moderna
team who has worked in the field and has the knowledge and real world
experience to answer your questions and properly convey all of your
options will come out to your property to help you determine if we
are the right fit for your paver project. That same person will remain
your contact and oversee your project to make sure all of your requests
are fulfilled as discussed prior to the sale. Everyone who works
on your project is a part of our team. We do work as a subcontractor
for several paver, design, and landscape companies.
Do you own your own equipment, or rent it as you need it?
To better serve you Moderna owns every piece of equipment that will
be used on your project, including dump trucks, delivery trucks
and all heavy equipment.
Did you recently purchase your business, or are you just getting
started in the last few years?
We have been designing and installing brick paver driveways, walkways,
patios, pooldecks, and segmental retaining walls projects in the
Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beaches, Amelia Island, St Augustine,
Palm Coast, and Orange Park areas for over five years, we have the
experience and expertise behind us. Moderna was started by the current
owners as a small service orientated company, we pride ourselves
on continuing to provide the same level of personalized service that
Moderna has become known for.
Is Moderna in the Jacksonville area, or are you from out of town?
Both owners and almost every employee was born and raised in Jacksonville
or the Jacksonville Beaches. We are raising our families here and
are active members of the community. We have donated projects to
the City of Jacksonville Beach and the Jax Beach Dog Park.
Does Moderna
offer “the cheapest prices in town”?
Not always, however Moderna can offer you the best value for your
money. We are able to beat many competitors’ prices and back
it up with excellent service. There are many ways to cut corners
and shave cost off your project- from not using a suitable thickness
of underlayment, to not installing a proper edge restraint, to
using “seconds” or sub-par pavers. We do not practice
any of these methods. We get at least 3 calls a week from customers
whose paver contractor has “bailed out” on their bad
installation and refuse to honor their warrantee.
Are you licensed and insured?
Moderna carries business liability insurance with coverage of $2,000,000
per year, and $1,000,000 per occurrence. We are licensed to work
in Duval, St Johns, Flagler, Nassau, Clay, Camden, and Bradford
counties, and other surrounding areas. Please ask us for an insurance
affidavit.
How many projects have you installed, can I view them for references?
We have completed over 1,000 projects in the Northeast Florida area.
More than likely we have a project in your neighborhood. We have
a half dozen or more projects in several neighborhoods such as
Ocean Cay in Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Golf and Country
Club, Marsh Landing, Sawgrass, Hidden Hills, Queens Harbor among
others. Many owners welcome us back to bring potential customers,
and many other projects are in non gated areas. We will be happy
to take the time to show you our past projects. We also have over
5,000 square feet of pavers showcasing 17 different colors on display
at 2 locations.
Do you specialize in design and installation of pavers, or do you
do a little of everything?
Moderna specializes in the design and installation of concrete interlocking
pavers, segmental retaining walls and landscape walls, focusing on
what we do best. Our goal is to provide you the best possible service
for your paver and wall needs. In addition, we offer limited related
services such as concrete removal and drainage routing and installation.
We have worked very closely with the area's leading experts in everything
from pools to irrigation, screen rooms to summer kitchens, watergardens
to fencing. We can work with your professional or recommend someone
with a proven track record that we have worked with in the past that
may fit your needs, ensuring that you receive seamless service either
way.
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