Belgard

Belgard pavers and walls give homeowners, contractors and designers choices for patios, paths and outdoor spaces with changes in grade. Origins is a starting point for patios and paths; Ashlar Tandem handles the combined freestanding and retaining wall discussion. Choose the paving and wall together because you’ll see them together.

Belgard is an Oldcastle APG outdoor hardscape brand. Its range includes pavers, wall systems, porcelain paving, coping, steps, outdoor kitchens and fire features. Belgard describes more than 25 years in hardscapes, including work on installation standards and training.

Paving that fits the layout

Origins is featured for patios and paths and includes a three-piece format. Dimensions gives you three-piece, Plank and Slab formats to compare against the shape of your space. The layout matters: a pattern that looks good in an open rectangle can leave awkward cuts along a narrow path or curved edge. Work out the pattern at those edges before settling on the format.

Walls chosen for the job

Ashlar Tandem is featured in a combined freestanding and retaining wall, making it a useful starting line when your project needs both. Melville Wall is featured in a freestanding wall, while Diamond Pro Air is featured in a tiered retaining wall. Decide where the wall holds soil and where both faces will be visible before choosing the finish.

Wall height, slope, drainage and loads above the wall belong in the design discussion. A driveway above a wall is a different job from a level planting bed. Belgard advises that retaining walls over four feet high should be designed by a qualified engineer.

Quality and the work underneath

Belgard says research, testing and quality assurance are part of every step of its manufacturing process. That’s a concrete reason to put its pavers and walls on your shortlist. For the finished job, give drainage and base preparation just as much attention as the surface you’re choosing.

The mistake to avoid is spending all your attention on color while the base and drainage stay vague. Get excavation, base preparation, drainage and finished elevations written into the installation scope. Belgard also advertises a transferable limited lifetime warranty for every product. Review the coverage and transfer terms alongside the installer’s written responsibilities.

Color and finish across the project

A color chart helps narrow the choices. Actual samples settle the decision because natural materials can make Belgard colors vary from the pictures. Diamond Pro Air offers multiple textures and colors, including a Smooth version. Strong texture on every surface can make a small space look busy. Put the paving, wall and cap samples together beside the house and judge them in sun and shade.

For a pool project, Belgard offers pavers, coping, walls and finishes intended to coordinate across the poolscape. Settle the coping alongside the paving because that edge stays in view all the way around the pool. The coping profile, paving thickness and finished elevations need to work together.

Belgard’s fire-feature choices include the Melville Fire Pit, Weston Stone Fire Pit Kit and Coventry Fire Pit Kit. Lay out seating and walking routes before positioning the feature, with room behind chairs when they’re pulled back from the fire.

Permeable paving starts with the site

Aqualine is Belgard’s permeable option to consider here. In Polson, boulders, clay and gravel can change across one lot, so site-specific engineering belongs in the selection process. Belgard requires that engineering along with proper base, bedding and joint aggregate for permeable pavement installations.

Formats and specifications

Line	Formats or versions	Thickness
Origins	Three-piece
Dimensions	Three-piece, Plank, Slab
Aqualine	Permeable paver	80 mm
Diamond Pro Air	Smooth, Straight

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Belgard pavers good quality?

Belgard builds research, testing and quality assurance into its manufacturing process and provides technical support to authorized contractors and certified installers. Those are sound reasons to consider it, but your finished paving still depends on proper installation. A good paver won’t correct a poorly prepared base.

What colors do Belgard pavers come in?

Belgard color choices depend on the product, so a brand-wide color chart isn’t enough to settle your selection. High-resolution swatches help narrow the choice, but natural materials can cause differences between pictures and actual pavers. A physical sample gives you a better read on how the color works beside your house.

What formats do Belgard Dimensions pavers come in?

Belgard Dimensions includes three-piece, Plank and Slab formats. The useful comparison is how each layout lands at your edges: lots of small cuts can complicate installation and make the border look crowded.

Does Belgard make fire pits?

Belgard offers the Melville Fire Pit, Weston Stone Fire Pit Kit and Coventry Fire Pit Kit. Fuel compatibility and clearances need checking for the individual feature; the kit name alone doesn’t tell you either.

Where are Belgard pavers made?

Belgard is part of Oldcastle APG, with facilities across North America and local manufacturing and distribution through that family of brands. That broad footprint doesn’t identify the particular plant making the pavers for your project.