Although concrete is used widely for driveways, patios, and walkways, brick pavers can be used to create beautiful hard surfaces outdoors. Brick pavers are as durable as concrete and in some ways, lend themselves more to do-it-yourself projects than concrete does. Brick pavers are relatively light and can be laid over a sand substrate in an unlimited number of styles to create a unique patio or pathway.Some of the most significant advantages of brick pavers over concrete slabs are their durability, their non-slip surface, their beauty, and flexibility. While concrete slabs frequently crack from freezing and thawing cycles, brick pavers never do. Brick pavers are far more porous than concrete, a characteristic that helps water drain from the surface so it will not pool as it sometimes does