Hello World! Welcome Friends! Unless you live on a tropical island such as Bali, Indonesia. The less maintenance you need to do on your house both inside and outside, the better. But you don’t need to have to be a bore about it, there are tons of options to choose from that will not only enhance your backyard, but it will give you a reason to use it more during spring and summer seasons. Plus, your friends will like you more! Who doesn’t want that?
Besides the fact that this option can make your home look ten times more luxurious and be the envy of your neighbors, there are also other more practical reasons to get your patio paved by professional patio pavers and this article will give all the reasons why you should start looking for to get one done now before it’s too late and you’re out of season.
- Looking at the bigger picture, it’s a fact that what you put in is what you will get out. Houses are the same – any extra construction or enhancements that you do to it, will increase the resale value, perhaps even double or triple it. A lot more owners are starting to get with the program of having a patio rather than a garden, and in the case, you do sell it one day, yours will be more lucrative to buyers than the guy with a garden that needs constant maintenance.
- Secondly, the obvious reason is, you will get more space. A large area like a patio will give you a lot more space to move around, which you can turn into an outdoor gym or exercise area. You could put a garden chair and sit in the sun and bask. It could be your personal space to unwind.
- As mentioned earlier, there is an array of different designs for patios that will enhance the look of your place. For instance, you can get a fire pit built in your back yard, or an outdoor water feature, which is always a lovely addition to any home, you can get a rock garden and pavement all around it, and other ideas. You can truly turn it into a beautiful and unique area.
- What would be the point of turning your backyard into a patio if you can’t use it to entertain a crowd? This space can be perfect to have your parties and barbeques, weather its fourth of July or a birthday party, it’s far better to have it outdoors than indoors where the risk of a mess is higher and the cleaning up will take forever. Get a garden setting, with a few chairs and an umbrella or perhaps get a barbeque stand built as well. You can have your Sunday lunches outdoors. It can’t get better than that!
Now that you’ve decided which of the above designs you want to go ahead with; you will want to contact several patio companies to see which one will help you with your design and give you excellent pricing.
Perhaps you’re wondering what’s the best material to use? Don’t worry, we’re here to help with that decision too.
Which Material Should You Choose?
Let’s take a look at the popular ones that have been rated as the go-to for getting your backyard paved.
Clay or Brick Paving:
Usually brown or reddish, this option comes in different patterns and designs and is quite popular and strong, so many people get this material because you don’t need to worry about it looking dirty or breaking because it can withstand heavy loads on it. Plus, it looks amazing and can add some natural earthy tones to your backyard.
Concrete Paving:
Possible the most popular one, because it is both strong and durable and easy to clean too. It is available in a variety of designs not to mention it’s easy to install and usually works for every type of home. Because it’s strong, you can use it as a working area.
Granite Material:
If you want a slightly more elegant look and feel to your house, this would be a great option for that. Granite always looks lovely in any garden it has a natural tint to it and can compliment specific houses to improve their look considerably. This too is low-maintenance and easy to clean. Plus, it is a non-slip material.
Marble Paving:
This is the popular choice among lots of hotel chains and lavish homes. But it’s not to say anyone cannot use it. This will bring some pizzazz to your home if done right. There are a variety of different designs with this material and choosing one that adds character to your backyard is a good idea. This may be slightly slippery depending on the one you choose, not all of them are, so it’s not best to use it all over but to compliment it with other materials. This material is the envy of the neighborhood.
Limestone Paving:
Limestone paving is one of the most stunning looking paving materials one can buy. It ranges from a dark grey to a black hue. Also, natural material and has a wide range of options. More inclined to fit a modern home, but some traditional looking houses have used it tastefully to get a unique outcome.
As you can see the choice is yours. There are so many more to choose from like Sandstone, Slate, Travertine, Quartzite, to name a few. Hiring a professional to do this for you will be the best investment you could make.
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Toodles,
Wondering what is the approximate ratio between the number of 6×9 and 6×6 stones that are used. I have a 300 sq ft area. Should I assume 150 sq ft of 6×6 and 150 sq ft of 6×9 so the ratio is 1 to 1?