Building A Patio? Materials To Consider Beyond Wood

  • By websitebuilder
  • 19 Oct, 2017
Concrete Masonry — Fire Pit in Carlisle, PA

Extending the square footage of your home by adding an outdoor patio is something you've always wanted to do. You gain new space to entertain guests and enjoy your beautiful landscape with a patio designed with your home's style in mind.

While many patios are built out of wood for a classic appeal, you want hardscape that will blend with the rest of your yard when designing your home's outdoor space. Here are materials to consider for your patio instead of wood

Flagstone

Flagstone is a natural stone used in construction. The durable rock is made of layers of clay, minerals and sand that have formed a solid, colorful sedimentary rock. Cut into large, thin sheets for residential and commercial use, flagstone is a beautiful addition to any patio's design. Flagstone is ideal for your patio's construction if you want a durable surface that is natural and streamlined in appeal. Flagstone can crack and erode with time, so it's important that you have the material professionally installed and properly sealed.

Slate

Cut from large boulders of shale, slate comes in a variety of attractive hues, including black, purple, green and blue. Slate is a natural stone that is easy to work with and has beautiful grooves and textures that are enjoyable for a classic patio.


Slate is an excellent choice for patio building material as it is slip-resistant, durable in all kinds of weather and naturally attractive. If you want the appeal of marble or other colorful natural stones without the cost and maintenance, talk to your contractor about the benefits of slate.

Brick

A brick patio is a classic, charming way to extend your home's square footage. Brick comes in a variety of hues beyond classic red, including, gray, cream, blue and even pastel pink.


Brick patios are low-maintenance, cost-effective and durable. Brick also tends to blend well with contemporary home and landscaping design, making it a wise choice for a recently upgraded home.


For a more modern brick patio design, consider brick pavers. Pavers come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes to allow you to build a patio with a mosaic effect. Ask your contractor for samples of brick pavers to help you choose the best ones for your patio's construction.

Stamped Concrete

If natural stone is too expensive or doesn't come in the color variations you've been hoping for, consider stamped concrete for a beautiful alternative in patio building. Stamped concrete is colored concrete poured and then stamped to resemble brick, natural stone, or even mosaic patterns.


If you want a custom hue for your stamped concrete project, let your contractor know. They can mix layering hues in colors you enjoy to match your home's design and give you a patio that looks as if it's truly made of a more expensive granite or marble.


Before choosing a material for your patio project, take the rest of your home's design and landscape into consideration. You want to make sure the material you choose for your patio blends with your existing designs without overpowering current color schemes or patterns. Your contractor can help you choose the right materials for texture, color, durability and overall appeal.


Your patio can become a beautiful extension of your home, designed with natural or man-made materials that last. With professional installation and with care on your part, you can expect your new patio to last for many years.


Talk to your contractor about different patio materials and their benefits to choose the best one for your project. Our team of experts at Carlisle Cement Products Company Inc. are happy to assist you in your patio completion.

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