Paving Coventry

Patios are where most of the good summer weather is spent outdoors so it makes sense to have a good quality patio installed. Whilst most people will focus on the aesthetics of their patio installation plays an important part too. There would be nothing worse than a guest tripping and falling over by catching their foot on an uneven patio where paving slabs are jutting up and out - ready to claim their next trip hazard victim.

Planning the layout and size and layers is time well spend as you really want to go through the installation process once and don't want to be talking about extensions and steps again in the near future.

There will generally be more to decide if your garden has a slope as you will want your patio area to be flat. This will mean moving earth and whether you want one large flat patio or a stepped two level patio will impact on costs and installation time.

Also consider how you would like your patio edged off. We often enclose or frame a patio with different slabs to create more of a feature and these will butt up to a wall to to grass, or possibly sleepers if you then want to run your patio up to a raised flower bed.

If you take a little bit of time and spend some time discussing your thoughts with us we are confident that you will end up with a very desirable patio in Coventry. As a patio is a long term investment make sure that you will be happy with the outcome and not have second thoughts at a later date. Don't simply think in squares or rectangles either. A Patio can be any shape you want it. We have installed many patios which have curves or are a stand alone circular platform from which a pathway leads to other parts of the garden or back to the house. In fact you may want to consider more than one patio area. One near to your home where items can easily be brought from the kitchen area for eating drinking and entertaining and perhaps another area in a sun spot in the garden where you can place a garden bench and enjoy your garden in a more relaxing fashion.

As mentioned we are proficient in fitting all types of paving slabs and stones. Most of the basic principles for building a patio will be the same but there will be some subtle differences based on size and type.

The main difference will be whether or not the slab you choose if porous of not as this will effect what the slab is fixed to as certain adhesive mixtures and compounds are suitable for a porous slab and vice versa.

Here is a quick overview of some of the most popular patio slabs:

Concrete Flagstones

Concrete slabs or flagstones are generally the cheapest type of slab. These are made, on mass, in factories and are simply made by combining cement with sand, small stones and mixing with water and then drying out. They are very robust and hard wearing although not the most aesthetic. More often that not these are used to provide a cheap pathway in an inconspicuous area of a garden or are used to provide a base on which to build an outdoor structure such as a shed which will cover the slabs frombeing seen.

Limestone Paved Patios

Limestone is a natural product but is relatively inexpensive and therefore has been popular for many years for garden paths and patios. They are porous so are more prone to collecting moss and algae unless you apply a suitable sealer to them every few years. They blend in very well if you are looking to create a discreet pathway in your garden and work well for small patio areas in more hidden locations within a garden.

Indian Stone Patios

Indian stone has surged in popularity over the past few years both for patios and for driveways as they are often available in both grades. They come in several interesting colours and shades and as a natural stone they have subtle variations throughout which many people will prefer. Indian stone is robust and a good choice to use to build and natural and interesting patio or driveway.

Slate and Granite Patios

Generally speaking if you are looking to have a darker patio area, slate and granite will be the first slabs which spring to mind. Again they are both natural stone and need very little maintenance but will have a more limited colour range. If you find the colour you are after though either of this will provide a very good looking patio.

Marble Patio Paving

Marble is normally linked to prestigious venues as an internal flooring surface however, for many years it has been an option for patios and paving and is one of the most visually stunning. You will find a limited range of colour options and with a glossy finish will provide a very striking patio especially if you combine both light and dark colours together. The one aspect to be aware of is they due to their very smooth finish they are more prone to be slippery when wet.

Porcelain Patio Paving

Porcelain paving has and is now one of the most popular materials being chosen for new patios. It comes in a good variety or colours and sizes allowing many different designs, layouts and slab combinations to be created. As this is also a popular kitchen floor option those who have a porcelain kitchen will want to continue to have one continuous floor surface running from inside to out. They are very low maintenance slabs so will continue to look like new for many years with minimal effort.

We've demonstrated that you have a broad choice when it comes to both your patio design and the materials you will want your patio constructed with. Whilst this may seem a little overwhelming at first our Coventry team have an eye for design and can help guide you down the pest material choice for you design aspirations and budget.

A new patio should be seen as an investment into your property so it is important to get it right. Regardless of the size of your garden a patio area need not be associated as being a lifeless concreted zone. In fact in many small gardens a patio had provide homeowners with a good base to combine garden furniture with pot plants of all sizes and colours to create their own outdoor haven.

For larger gardens don't be afraid to have split patio areas our team can help you with landscaping design as well as all the landscaping aspects beyond just the patio or paving areas. We can help with fencing, artificial grass, retaining walls and raised beds too. Please share your full garden plans to see where we can assist. We look forward to transforming your outdoor space.