Patio Paving

Patio Materials 

Once you decide to create a magazine-worthy patio, the second most important decision to make will be deciding what material to use. 

If you find yourself a little lost on this, not to worry. Here are the most popular options. 

Concrete Pavers

These are available in a variety of sizes, textures, colors, finishes, and maneuverability. This has made them a long time favorite for homeowners as you can get one to complement any home style and outdoor décor theme. 

Durability is another factor. Reinforced concrete is among the toughest, permanent paving options you can get. 

Natural Stone

Natural stones are those provided by nature as opposed to being manufactured. Natural stone paving slabs constitute materials such as limestone, granite, sandstone, marble, and slate. 

These are mined then cut with special tools into smaller slabs and different shapes used to cover patios. 

Natural stones are formed for hundreds of years. This compression makes them extremely sturdy and durable-possibly more durable than manufactured concrete slabs. 

These will also maintain their stylish appearance for years to come, with natural stone lovers even suggesting that they look better with age. 

Flagstone Pavers

Flagstones are loose, flat pieces of stones that come in natural-looking irregular shapes and varying thicknesses. 

Another attractive aspect of flagstones is that they are basically cut-offs. This means you will often get them at very fair prices. 

The color palette for this stone varies as well, and you can get them in white, pink, brown, orange, gold, and even blue. This offers some flexibility and allows homeowners to achieve virtually any decor style for their homes. 

Flagstone is also textured, offering a rough snit-slip surface for walking on.

Brick Pavers

Brick is the undisputed aristocrat of paving material. This has worked perfectly for thousands of years in numerous home applications, including paving. 

While not as strong as concrete pavers, brick pavers are still sturdy and durable and easily stand up to the typical driveway usage.

The rule of thumb in helping get longevity with clay brick pavers is to lay them on a sturdy base and maintain them occasionally. 

Whether you get straight cut blocks or interlocking pavers, brick pavers are easy to install and will transform your home into the lavish oasis you always dreamt it to be. 

Pea Gravel 

Pea gravel is simple to apply and affordable. This makes it an ideal option for people yet to find their forever homes and homeowner looking for an attractive potion on a budget. 

As its name suggests, pea gravel constitutes 3/8 inch diameter gravel. Each bit is rounded and smooth. These qualities make pea gravel hard to clump as well as easy to walk on. 

One other favorable quality of pea gravel is that it easily lends itself to other patio features. This is important because you always want to achieve a classy, unified look. 

However, being a loose material, pea gravel shifts over time. One of the best things you can do to maintain this application is to install a concrete base and possible wooden frames to help contain the gravel. 

Why Have a Patio

Patios are beneficial in a number of ways. The first is that it gives you and your family a beautiful outdoor space to help you enjoy your home even more. It's perfect for entertaining as well. 

The other thing about patios is that they increase your home's value. 

Aside from being an excellent entertainment and relaxation area, a great-looking patio decreases lawn maintenance and ensures you get attractive offers should you want to sell your home. 

Patio Paving Services

At Wave Outdoors Landscape + Design we let our work do the talking when it comes to patio paving. On top of beautiful and practical designs, we know our work to be of high quality and durability, so we offer some of the best warranties in the industry.