If you are considering replacing or adding a walkway, patio to your outdoor living area or swimming pool, you may become confused over the large number of choices you have. It can be confusing sometimes, but you need to look at the details on what to choose from.
Concrete and Pavers Installation in Florida
Enhance your outdoors this year by having our team from Fabri-Tech design and install your very own concrete and pavers for your patio. When it comes to choosing materials to construct on the following areas such as :
- Walkways
- Driveways
- Patio
- Lanai
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor living area
The benefits of concrete and pavers outweigh many other options in the landscaping industry on a number of levels including:
- Durability
- Affordability
- Aesthetics
What is Concrete?
Concrete, an artificial stone-like mass, is the composite material that is created by mixing binding material (cement or lime) along with the aggregate (sand, gravel, stone, brick chips) water, admixtures, in specific proportions. The strength and quality are dependent on the mixing proportions.
Surface Options for Concrete Patio Flooring:
Colored Concrete
Stamped Concrete
Stained Concrete
Stenciled Concrete
Exposed Aggregate
Engraved Concrete
What is Paver?
Pavers typically come in one of four materials:
Clay
Stone
Brick
Concrete
Pavers can be used in many different ways, however, the most common use for them is in driveways, pathways, and walkways.
Materials:
As we mentioned above, more often than not, pavers are made out of one of these materials:
- Natural Stone
- Clay
- Brick
- Concrete
Benefits of a Concrete and Paver Patio
- Creating a viable outdoor space for gatherings is, of course, the end goal, but choosing something that will last is equally important.
- Pavers are sturdy, stable, and allow for expansion and contraction.
- Pavers are easy to maintain, making them a prime choice above concrete slabs.
- Additionally, your investment in using pavers is ultimately just that of an investment. You will be putting your money into an affordable, patio enhancement, that will increase your home’s value.
What to expect when your patio installation begins?
Selecting pavers, with the appropriate aesthetics to realize your vision, should be at the top of your list. But, let’s be aware that there are other important aspects of planning your paver patio. Here are some key elements we consider, when installing your paver patio.
- Digging – Dig to the proper depth, for installation of your material (paver, flagstone, brick, etc.).
- Barrier – Create a barrier with landscaping cloth to minimize the growth of vegetation and weeds.
- Base – Create a flat, level surface by packing down the dirt and using a paver base or sand.
- Drainage – Handle grading to control the slope of the land, which will assist in drainage.
- Edging – Create a solid edge around your patio, by using more pavers, cement, or vinyl edging to keep pavers intact.
- Filling – Once pavers are set, fill in the cracks with sand for a finished look and to deter weeds from growing.
- Extra pavers – Make sure to store extra pavers, in the event that a repair may be needed, or you choose to add on to your patio at a later time.
Concrete and Paver Experts In Florida
Fabri-Tech is a Concrete and Pavers installation expert in Florida. Beautify your pool area with new pavers or maybe spruce up your curb appeal with a new concrete driveway or even a driveway made of pavers. Fabri-Tech has been designing and installing pool deck additions, driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls, and steps for over 25 years to the communities in Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties.
Call us at 941-393-0100 or 239-722-5565 today for a non-obligation design consultation. We will be glad to help you wherever you are in Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Naples, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, North Port, Venice, Estero, Punta Gorda, and Lehigh Acres.
