A paving expert or 'paver' can advise you on the range of materials and design options that you have to choose from for your project. There are many options to creating a slick or high traction surface and a variety of colours, shapes and materials such as asphalt or concrete to be considered for a driveway installation or resurfacing.
Barriers to protect paved areas such as car parks and pavements are often called street furniture. These are designed to stop vehicles entering areas not designated for traffic and to safeguard people and objects that could otherwise be damaged. These barriers are constructed of highly durable materials and, like curbs, simply provide structure to an area that experiences high levels of traffic. Paving experts can advise on these.
To create a more attractive look, you may want a paver for your garden's design. They can advise you on creating paving designs on your property and on creating patios or pathways that are practical and attractive. In some instances, paving experts can also provide raised or lowered areas of paving to give a terraced effect to the garden environment.
You may have a preference as to which materials you want to use for example some like to have natural stone to create a certain look and feel on a property. However conventional or unusual your choice paving experts are best placed to advise.