Creating a Low-Maintenance Patio
Indoor style is still moving outdoors this season, with the trend to couch-comfortable patio furniture, outdoor carpets and tables that double as firepits. The trend seems here to stay and with it homeowners are paying closer attention to the basic design of their outdoor space. A solidly-constructed patio or deck is the place where form meets function, resulting in a beautiful oasis from city living.
Decorating trends come and go, but a well-designed patio will be in style for years to come. With that in mind, many homeowners opt for the versatility of interlocking brick to create an outdoor space that is low in maintenance and high in pay-back. Interlocking brick projects offer a payback of up to 50 per cent according to the Appraisal Institute of Canada.
Interlock offers a dizzying array of design options for patios, driveways and retaining walls. Add a simple edging of interlock around the base of a tree to create an instant garden. Use the charm of interlock to create a pocket patio in a favourite area of your garden. Create raised planters from interlocking brick to add interest to your yard. Interlocking brick is the ideal material to create unique:
- Outdoor fireplaces, kitchens and barbecues
- Garden borders and accents
- Driveways and entrances
- Pillars and columns for gazebos and pergolas
- Planters and seat walls
- Steps
- Swimming pool and spa decks
Interlocking brick has a lot more going for it as a building material than simply aesthetic appeal. It is one of the strongest, most durable construction materials available. Up to three times stronger than concrete, interlocking brick surfaces flex without cracking or breaking like rigid paved surfaces. In Canada’s tough freeze/thaw climate, the joints between the bricks allow for contracting and expanding without surface damage.
Interlocking brick is a smart option for patio and walkway projects, with unlimited design options, timeless beauty and maintenance-free appeal.
Source: Homeservice Club of Canada