How Big Are Interlocking Landscape Bricks?

Types

• Interlocking bricks are designed to suit a wide range of landscape styles. Rectangular shapes are altered to form diamond, herringbone, hexagonal and other classic designs. While specific length and width vary, interlocking bricks are 2 to 2-1/2 inches thick. Uni Blocks is a brand of interlocking bricks with a denticulating form that measures 22.5 by 11.25 inches. Octagonal bricks typically measure 8 inches on each side and 20 inches across.

Cutting

• You can purchase interlocking bricks in kits, but if the space you're paving is irregularly shaped or doesn't exactly fit the dimensions, you'll need to cut the end bricks. Set the bricks on your foundation, beginning at the center and working out to the ends. Plan to cut corresponding end bricks in order to keep the design centered. Set the end bricks on the foundation and mark cut lines with a chalk line. Use a diamond-tipped masonry saw or a cold chisel and hammer to score the cut line on both sides until it is deep enough to snap the brick in two.

Benefits

• Whether you're paving a walkway, driveway or patio, interlocking bricks are low-maintenance and last for years. They're produced with grooves along the sides to allow for enough movement between the joints to prevent bricks from cracking under pressure or due to frost heaves. Since they're designed for mortarless installation, replacing an individual brick is a simple matter of lifting the damaged brick and setting a new one in its place.

Uses

• Strength and versatility make interlocking pavers a practical and attractive choice for residential and commercial use. For a residential landscape, they provide slip-resistant surfaces around pools, patios, and walkways. You can also lay them over a solid, flat driveway foundation to complement the colors and textures of your front yard.