Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Springtime Means The Outdoors

Summer barbeques are fun. Your family and friends gather in your yard. The kids run around and play. The adults cook, serve the food and then sit and talk.

What an addition to your summer enjoyment a patio would be. Instead of that old worn out picnic table, you can have a modern patio set with a colorful umbrella. Sit in the shade of the umbrella and enjoy the food and conversation.

Patios are no longer simply gray concrete in a square or rectangular shape. Your patio can be custom made to reflect your good taste or the siding on your home. It can be circular, oval shaped or an unusual shape of your choice.

Select your contractor carefully. He should be incorporated, bonded and insured for your protection. He should spend time explaining the procedure to you. Look at all possible materials before you make a final choice.

A skilled concrete contractor can round your corners, create a unique shape or fit a patio into a small space and still make it look attractive. Stamped concrete can be fashioned to resemble bricks in a number of attractive patterns. You can have a color added to the concrete. A reputable contractor will produce a color sample for you before starting the job.

Be sure you get a contract detailing all the total costs, exact sizes and everything that is included in the price. Ask to see pictures of previous projects he has designed and built.
You can find examples of all shapes and sizes of patios online.

This patio will afford you many outdoor meals in a pleasant environment. In addition, the value of your property increases. You can even have a matching garden walk in your yard. There are some specific pictures to look at here:

www.allterrainconstruction.com/gallery

My patio is in the same pattern as the top left walk. I have a narrow garden path through the yard too. I really love the way it all looks. Especially with the new patio set we just bought. Waiting for hot weather now. J

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