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A Concrete Way To Raise Your Home's Profile
Increasingly, homeowners looking for an
inexpensive way to make their home more livable and increase curb
appeal with an eye toward resale are embracing the nationwide trend
of creating outdoor living spaces.
These areas usually feature spaces for entertaining friends and
family while grilling, dining, eating and relaxing. That often means
room for a patio, a grill, a sink or a fireplace. Some think of it
as adding a family room without the roof.
For many, the building technique of choice when creating these
spaces calls for using segmental concrete paving. This technique
employs interlocking units-called concrete pavers-that are strong,
durable and are growing in popularity worldwide. In Germany, for
instance, there are 15 square feet of pavers installed per person
annually. In the Netherlands, most of the streets and sidewalks are
made of pavers.
Often used in walkways, patios, plazas and historic restoration
projects, pavers are manufactured in a variety of shapes, textures
and colors and can be easily removed and reinstalled.
One kind of home-improvement project where pavers are increasingly
being used is a raised patio. These patios are known for their
durability and can create a new sense of space in a yard,
particularly when extended to meet an existing deck. Such spaces can
be used as an outdoor entertainment area, complete with hot tub or
barbeque pit.
There are a number of reasons why pavers have become popular in
projects such as these:
- Their uniform size and quality allow them to fit tightly together
for a strong, interlocking surface.
- Paver joints allow for a small amount of movement without
cracking. That means they won't crack like asphalt or
poured-in-place concrete.
- Their design makes them easy to install and repair
- They're available in a wide variety of shapes, colors and
textures.
- And they can be installed by either a professional or a skilled
do-it-yourselfer.
One of the newest styles offers the high-end look of stone for a
more modest price. Called "tumbled" or "antiqued" pavers, they can
be used to add a stately look to a walkway, patio or driveway.
About the Author: D. Benjamin is the owner of
iapsales.com LLC - a family business specializing in HVAC products. We
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