Gardens and Patios

Having the addition of an outdoor surface, whether this is a deck or a patio can increase your living space and usefulness of your garden. Patios are now becoming almost as important to your garden as plants are. They are a great investment when it comes to property maintenance.

In many cases patios can however be more expensive to install than the flooring inside your home, because of these it is almost essential that you get professional property renovation experts in to do the job otherwise you could spend a fortune on a job that turns out extremely wrong.

Patios provide a function to your garden but can run the risk of looking bare and uninteresting if you do not make the most of it. This can be taken care of by simply placing potted planets, fitted garden furniture and even a BBQ in the summer months.

If you are thinking about adding that little bit extra to your garden in the form of a patio then you should be aware of the type of materials that are available to you. There are many different types of patio flooring that you may choose to use. Some of the most popular backyard patios are:

• Flagstone patios (flagstones are stones that are either naturally thin or have been sliced from rocks that cut easily)
• Brick patios
• Stone patios
• Concrete patios
• Concrete pavers (interlocking blocks that form a patterned surface)
• Tile patios

No matter what material you choose to use for your patio, your patio will be installed in the same type of format. The installation of a garden patio can be a complex job.

The installation of your garden patio will usually follow a structure. The space where your patio will go will be outlined and any plants or grass will be dug out. The height will be estimated to make sure that your patio will be level with your property and/or any steps. The depth can then be dug out to the right level. Stable foundations are then put in place and a smooth layer of sand is added. After this the chosen material is then put into place, starting at your property and being worked outwards.

Some of the tools used to create the perfect patio are; spray paint, measuring tape, sand, mortar, masonry tape, level, plate tamp and shovel.

If you want the best results from your patio then get in touch with ARCH Building Solutions today. ARCH Building Solutions are experts in property renovation and property maintenance. We can build you a patio that is perfect for any type of garden, whether you have a Zen garden, which uses hardly any plants, a Botainic garden, which is formal and contains interesting and rare plants, a rock garden with an extensive use of rocks and stones or a water garden with fixed items such as fountains, ponds and waterfalls.

If you are interested in hiring ARCH Building Solutions to create the perfect garden and patio for you or wish for more information then get in touch with ARCH Building Solutions today.