Step out onto a nicely designed patio and you'll agree that it makes
both an attractive and practical addition to any backyard. An extremely
diverse range of unit concrete pavers let you stretch your imagination
to come up with a unique design that fits your home. The result is
a comfortable place to play, barbecue, garden or simply relax in the
sun or shade.
Building
a large patio requires some technical experience in leveling and making
square corners. There's a great deal of muscle work too, lots of digging
and shoveling. But when it comes to setting stones into the patio
mosaic, even the kids can help out.
You'll
find a patio easy to design. Simply lay out its approximate dimensions
with a long clothesline. Adjust the shape, add paths if you want,
and sift through details like plantings, borders and slopes in the
yard.
There
are two material choices you need to make: the pavers and the border.
There are many different styles to choose from, and they will range
between $1.50 and $3.00 per square foot. Borders could be treated
lumber, plastic, stone or metal. Be sure that whatever border you
select, it will retain your pavers.
