Library of Equivalencies: 3 Ways Techo-Bloc Outperforms

Here at Techo-Bloc, we understand there are many factors to consider when choosing the perfect hardscaping products to complement your commercial landscaping design.  

We also know that the specifying process occasionally involves jumping through the hoops of including equivalencies. While this process is valuable for municipalities, it can add an additional strain to architectural professionals trying to achieve a particular aesthetic. That’s where we want to help!  

There are a few ways that we consistently outperform our competition, especially in the areas of aesthetics, innovation and versatility. These are just a few reasons our clients consistently return to Techo-Bloc for all their commercial hardscaping needs.

Attention-Grabbing Aesthetics

Techo-Bloc is passionate about harnessing and incorporating the natural elements to elevate any design. We offer a wide range of colors, focusing on shades and tones usually found in nature that will complement any type of landscaping over loud, less consistent, artificial colors.

Our colors are more consistent than competitors thanks to our blending process. At Techo-Bloc, pigments are carefully measured and integrated directly into the mix, so there is consistent color throughout the product and not just added to the surface. This also means our colors are resistant to fading and the finish will not wear away over time.

We also offer product line color matches across all of our products. Many competitors offer different colors for different products making it difficult to match slabs, pavers, walls, caps and edges into a cohesive design. And because all our products are manufactured on the same machines with the integrated pigment process, the colors really do match!

Not only does Techo-Bloc offer a variety of colors but a wide range of product sizes and shapes as well. We measure our products multiple times to assure maximum quality. Due to our attention to quality and detail, our clients know their orders will always be uniform and consistent.  

Also, thanks to our unique product design process, pavers and slab scales can be mixed and matched for a truly unique design. Combined with our installation system, stakeholders never need to worry about any shifting or settling out of place.

Advanced HD² Face-Mix Technology

Techo-Bloc utilizes industry-leading HD² technology that delivers high definition and density to our timeless products. HD² uses finer aggregates that bring superior strength, eye-catching detail and unbelievable durability.  

Techo-Bloc’s HD² products are up to 1.5 times stronger than the industry standard of 8000 psi, and they are packed with tough, resistant ingredients that top the Mohs hardness scale. Our durable commercial pavers also have a higher rate of particles per square inch, which significantly decreases absorption levels of the stone through tighter surface texture and fewer pores.  

Less water retention equals less vulnerability to the elements, so even severe freeze-thaw cycles and acid rain won’t affect the integrity of Techo-Bloc’s pavers.

HD² technology makes our already striking design elements stand out even more. Colors are richer, more vibrant and have a higher pigment concentration with HD². These colors are also resistant to UV rays, harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures, so they function beyond just aesthetics.

The textures of Techo-Bloc’s products are also more defined than competitors. Thanks to the higher particle rate per square inch, no detail is lost or diminished over time. The gorgeous character of our products that clients consistently fall in love with lasts beyond the changing seasons.

Our extensive range of permeable pavement options is second to none, offering the greatest design flexibility, while still solving drainage challenges and supporting stormwater management best management practices.

Unmatched Versatility

“We work to create products that never leave any homeowner, contractor or designer feeling ‘stuck’ with their options,” says Founder and President, Charles Ciccarello.  

Ciccarello saw a need for durable hardscaping that performed under pressure but also elevated the design and complemented the natural beauty of the surrounding landscaping. 

No two projects are the same, so Techo-Bloc offers the largest range of quality hardscaping products to service any needs a client may have. The broad but thoughtfully curated selection of colors, shapes and sizes means the design choices are limited only to the imagination.

Techo-Bloc even has often-overlooked products like coping, edging and steps with product line color match options to guarantee that every piece of your hardscaping is complementary and perfectly executed.

Bonus: Warranty

While we create the most durable products on the market, we know that, sometimes, life happens. That’s why Techo-Bloc offers a transferable lifetime warranty on our concrete landscaping and masonry products.

On commercial landscaping applications, Techo-Bloc offers a 5-year limited warranty that covers the structural integrity of the products and any abnormal deterioration of its surfaces that may be caused by the use of de-icing pavers, slabs or steps.

Our clients know that Techo-Bloc products deliver the detail, durability and quality promised every single time. And we proudly back our word up with comprehensive warranties. If something isn’t right, we’ll make it right. Guaranteed.

In the End, There Is No Comparison

There is a reason industry leaders trust and choose Techo-Bloc for all their residential and commercial projects. For landscaping solutions that last, Techo-Bloc outperforms the competition.

For more inspiration, take a look at our Commercial Catalog, and discover how Techo-Bloc can push your design even further.