Pavestone at a glance: products and EPD coverage
Pavestone is a household name in hardscapes, sold widely through pro yards and big‑box retail. The portfolio is broad. The brand‑specific EPD footprint, however, is harder to spot. Here is the fast read for product teams who want to win specs where carbon reporting now sits next to cost and color.
Who Pavestone is
Pavestone sits inside Oldcastle APG, the outdoor living division of CRH. CRH announced the acquisition of Pavestone in 2008, folding the paver and wall block specialist into APG’s national network (CRH press release, 2008) (CRH, 2008).
What they sell, in plain English
The brand’s core is dry‑cast concrete hardscapes. Expect interlocking concrete pavers, slabs, permeable options, segmental retaining wall units, edgers, step stones, fire pit kits, and complementing caps. Across retailers and dealers the SKU count lands in the hundreds, with pavers and wall units alone in the dozens. That makes Pavestone a multi‑category player rather than a single‑product pure play.
EPD coverage today
As of December 18, 2025, we do not see Pavestone‑branded, product‑specific EPDs for flagship lines like Holland, Plaza, or Panorama in major public operator registries. Oldcastle APG does show masonry EPD activity under other brand umbrellas, yet Pavestone product pages and retail listings do not surface EPD downloads.
Why that matters commercially
On projects where owners, GCs, or municipalities prefer or require verified product‑specific EPDs, teams without them face a penalty of extra assumptions during carbon accounting. In practice, that nudges specifiers toward alternatives with declarations in hand. It is like showing up to a bid with your datasheet half complete. You can still win, but the odds tilt.
Likely best‑seller without an EPD, and the spec risk
A simple Holland‑style or modular square paver is a Pavestone staple at retail and pro yards. If that unit lacks a product‑specific EPD, a project team aiming for clean documentation can pivot to a comparable dry‑cast paver from competitors that publish current declarations. We routinely see Unilock pavers covered by operator‑issued EPDs and Techo‑Bloc listing a current declaration for a heavy‑duty segmental paver. Those are like‑kind substitutes in many plazas, walkways, podiums, and light vehicular zones.
Who Pavestone meets most often in the market
Common head‑to‑head names for pavers and segmental walls include:
- Unilock for dry‑cast pavers, slabs, and SRWs with broad spec presence.
- Techo‑Bloc on commercial pavers and premium finishes.
- Basalite and Angelus Block regionally in the West, County Materials in the Midwest, and various local SRW producers.
These brands already show current EPDs for overlapping product families, which helps them stay sticky in short‑listed specifications.
Is there a sustainability stance to point to
While Pavestone pages are light on EPDs, the parent ecosystem does publish climate goals. Belgard Commercial, another Oldcastle APG brand, states a 30 percent CO₂ reduction target by 2030 and carbon‑neutral concrete production by 2050, signaling group‑level direction even if brand‑level declarations lag (Belgard Commercial Sustainability, 2025).
Fast track to full coverage
Hardscape portfolios are large, so start with the three revenue engines that repeat across regions: a best‑selling field paver, the go‑to permeable paver, and a modular SRW system. Pick the prevalent PCR used by competitors for segmental concrete paving and wall units, then align a single reference year for plant data. Collect utilities, cement types, SCM substitutions, pigments, admixtures, and scrap rates by mix design. Keep the bill of materials tight to actual plant recipes. Prospective EPDs can be created for new lines with partial‑year data and true‑up after twelve months.
How to win the next spec
Speed and ease beats theory. Brands that centralize data pulls from production, standardize mix identifiers, and lock a review cadence with QA publish faster and with fewer corrections. That frees product and operations leaders to work on roadmap while the documentation machine hums. Small note that shouldn’t be small at all. Don’t wait until a bid asks for an EPD. Build once for the top sellers, then cascade across regional equivalents.
Bottom line for Pavestone watchers
The product range is strong and familiar. The EPD story is catch‑up. Close that gap for the top movers first, mirror the declarations across sister plants, and the brand becomes far harder to swap at the last minute. Otherwise, even loyal specifiers may reach for a near‑twin that already has the paperwork. It’s not glamorous, but it wins more often than not, trust us it does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Oldcastle APG publicly link Pavestone brand pages to environmental product declarations?
We could not find Pavestone‑branded EPD downloads on public pages as of December 18, 2025. Sister brands under APG do publish sustainability goals and some declarations, but brand‑specific Pavestone EPDs for core pavers and SRWs were not readily visible.
Which PCR typically fits Pavestone’s products when creating EPDs?
For pavers and segmental retaining walls, industry practice is to use the Part B for Concrete Masonry and Segmental Concrete Paving Product EPD Requirements, paired with ISO 14025 and EN 15804. Checking competitor PCR choices helps ensure market alignment.
Where can I see APG’s group‑level climate goals if Pavestone doesn’t list them?
See Belgard Commercial’s sustainability page that outlines a 30 percent CO₂ reduction by 2030 and carbon‑neutral concrete production by 2050 (Belgard Commercial Sustainability, 2025).
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
