PAVING MATERIALS
Either you've just moved into the new house, had a new home built or you've finally
decided to do something with the garden. The time has come to do something with
the yard and you don't know where to start.
Many factors can prompt you to finally think about paving. It could be that you are fed up with trekking mud all over the house and you've finally decided to build a nice path. Maybe you want a patio where you can have a barbecue and entertain your friends or perhaps a new driveway is in order.
Before you begin you need to decide exactly what it is that you want, why do you want it and where do you want it to be? Consider all of the practicalities. Take the time to think what is going to work best for you and your family. You can get ideas from books, the internet, friend's homes or even open houses.
Decide if it will be a project that you will do yourself or hire a contractor to do.
Research all of the materials that are available and which are best for each purpose. Paving materials were not created equally, there are some that are best for driveways and some that are best for patios and paths. The basic types of materials are covered on this site, but there are hundreds of more to be found.
If you are going to go for the natural look, it is going to be cheaper if you source locally quarried materials.
Take into consideration the look, colour and style of your home and existing landscape. An ultra modern look may not be the best for your heritage cottage. The goal is to create a sense of harmony.
The paving materials you choose are probably the most important landscaping decision that you make.
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