When it comes to paving a section of your garden. This could be the pool, a paved area, a patio or your looking to pave around your house or your verandah.
Where ever it is, you want to make sure you make the right choice for the right area. What will work for a driveway might not work for a pool area. So before you even hire a Local and professional Cairns paver, there’s a bit to think about. Don’t worry if your not sure, that’s where we can help you make the right choices. That’s our job.
So I’ve put this article together as a little guide on what you need to consider when choosing your pavers. Although some of this info might sound pretty straight forward, It’s handy to know.
What Area Will You Be Paving.
Pretty straight forward question, and one I’m sure you already know. But as I said before there’s a different paving tile for every area around the house. Here I’ll look at the most popular areas. Most of the time any other job out of these areas should be covered.
Verandah Pavers
A solid paver would suite this the best for a number or reasons. One being the foot traffic and the possibility of heavy furniture sitting on them. Having said that, you’ll want to go for a large format type concrete paver, possibly sealed for solid protection and stability.
Driveway Paving.
You have a number of options for paving your driveway, something we can discuss on inspection. You’ll want to go for a heavier and thicker type paver for obvious reasons. Due to the weight of the cars driving up and down over time. The main point here is the thickness of the paver.
Pool Paving
When it comes to paving your pool. The best option for a wet surface, or any wet surface for that matter would be the large concrete format paver. There’s a huge range or different textures and colours, including a number that gives the look of a natural stone. With this type of paving you’ll need to make sure it’s well sealed. Or i will if you hire us. Also edging is another format of paving as well. Any pool paving work always as I’ve said needs to be properly sealed for safety reasons.
Path Paving
Again when it comes to paving a path you’ve got many options. Of course It depends on what your after. A natural or modern look. You can look at large concrete pavers or stone might be your thing. Again they all come in a number of colours and textures, something for everyone. Also remember being in Cairns, you’ll want to make sure they are resistant to wet conditions. Especially if kids are around.
Paving an area of your property allows you to create something out of nothing. For what you get they are pretty cost effective, and very low maintenance. They add value to your property and can be great to help bring the inside out. If you want to do it yourself. The biggest tip I can give is make sure your foundation is spot on. On the other hand. If you’re looking for a professional cairns paver to help with your landscaping please give us a call, we’ll be happy to offer a free on-site quote for your next paving job.