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Glossary of Terms

Asphalt
Asphalt is a thick brownish or black substance derived from the same crude oil which produces kerosene, gasoline and vinyl. It is a mixture of gravel, sand, crushed rock, and oils. It is literally scraped from the bottom of the barrel after all other petroleum-based products have been refined or processed. Asphalt is at least 80% carbon, which explains its deep black color. Sulphur is another ingredient found in the tar-like asphalt, as well as some trace minerals. Asphalt is primarily used as a sealant for rooftops and a durable surface for roads, airport runways, playgrounds and parking lots.

Brick
A block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or burning in a kiln, and used for building, paving, etc.: traditionally, in the U.S., a rectangle 2 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 8 in. red, brown, or yellow in color. Since they are backed, some bricks vary slightly in size. (People sometimes refer to brick pavers as bricks)

Brick Pavers
Brick pavers are a newer technology, which uses concrete instead of clay. It is formed and made in a highly pressured machine, which makes brick pavers over twice the strength of regular concrete at 8000 PSI. This is the most popular type of bricks in the market and come in many colors, shapes, and sizes.