How
do you choose what material to use for your new hardscape?
Most people look at
maintenance as a driving factor in their decision making phase…
You want materials that
are easily cleaned, strong, long lasting and look good!
Interlocking concrete pavers
are the best for this purpose. They provide you with all these factors and
more.
Color,
texture, materials, size and shape are all part of the process…
Well this is the hard
part…. Most people rely on their landscape professional of Landscape Architect
to help them with this choice. Professionals
are experts at realizing which product will be the best for the space and the
look you are trying to achieve. Marble vs clay vs concrete pavers… Your design
professional can steer you in the right direction for the overall project feel.
Patios,
Pool Decks, Walks and Driveways…
Patios, pool decks,
walkways and
A crucial part of the
design process is that the design professional’s expertise will provide you
with the correct dimensions to suit your needs…
Patios need to be large
enough to provide ample room for furniture to fit, enough room to adequately
entertain and enough space to enjoy your new patio…
Walkways need to be wide
enough to fit to space, but never smaller than three feet. A four foot walk way
is a good residential walkway, but keep in mind the special elements of the
existing space.
Driveways should be wide
enough to accommodate the vehicles that you expect to park. As you move forward
you will want to keep in mind community standards and city or county
requirements for swales and size.