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Flagstone has the advantage of coming a large variety of colors, shapes, sizes, textures and finishes. They can provide a design of different patterns and provide a more natural look. Some of the disadvantages are that they can be more expensive and the cement will eventually break apart just like you are experiencing. A big contributor to this is the seasonal freeze and thaw that your part of the country experiences.

Brick pavers also provide you with some flexibility as far as design and color. Pavers are more durable and can withstand much heavier loads in comparison to flagstone. Also is a paver becomes damaged it is a very easy repair. All you do is lift up the damaged paver and put a new one in its place. Pavers are also installed over a bed of levelling sand that will not be as vulnerable to freeze and thaw. There is no cement used that will eventually crack and break off.

Some disadvantages of the pavers are that they can be susceptible to erosion of the sand and have some shifting or sinking in areas. They also will require more maintenance because weeds will grow between the pavers in areas.

If you are having a hard time making a decision it will be worth you time to go to a company that does the installation of both flagstone and pavers. They can provide you with a design and theme for both.

Feel free to post any follow-up questions you may have.

Expert:	Home Improvement Jay
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Answered:	9/21/2009

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6 years exp. residential home and pool construction; mold, fire and flood remediations.