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.