Patios, driveways, pool decks, and walkways are prominent features of a landscape that affect the overall look of the home. Choosing the right patio pavers for any of these projects is a big decision. To help the process, here’s how a masonry supply can help you select the right patio pavers for your next Lancaster, PA project.

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The Beauty of Bluestone

Bluestone is known for steely tones of blue and gray and can be found right in the Appalachians. This stone pairs incredibly well with both rustic and contemporary settings, often providing interesting textures and contrasts. However, natural bluestone is prone to spalling (flaking), so you may be interested in the hard-wearing durability of concrete patio pavers that are made to mimic bluestone. Our experts can help you decide whether to go with natural bluestone or an alternative.

Brick Accents and Borders

The contrast of colors and textures can become a dramatic statement. Contrasting pavers that mimic natural stone, with the addition of traditional brick accents and borders, allow for interesting artistic expression and the ability to define different activity zones. We can help with choosing complementary and contrasting pavers.

Permeable Pavers

Permeable pavers are as attractive as traditionally installed pavers, with a few practical benefits. The pavers are constructed so that any surface water is allowed to seep through the slightly larger joint spaces between the pavers. When water absorbs into the ground, you’ll have minimized runoff and pooling. This effect is especially beneficial in winter, when surface water can become a real slipping hazard. The surface remains drier while water is directed to where it should go: back into the ground. With permeable pavers, the complex ground network of life continues underneath the patio, while preventing damage to the surfaces from the freeze-thaw cycle.

Permeable pavers are also compatible with driveway heating systems. This means you can virtually eliminate the need for shoveling or plowing—and this isn’t limited to just driveways. You can use the same approach on your patio and walkway. We can help you choose the right permeable pavers for hardscape surfaces.

Modern Pavers

While many people love the look of textured pavers inspired by natural stone, others want something unabashedly modern that doesn’t try to be anything else. Chic and sleek, these pavers offer a variety of shapes and finishes that are clearly manmade. Hexagonal pavers; plank-style pavers with a wood-look finish, concrete finish, or brushed finish; plank-style pavers that come in random bundles of varied lengths and finishes; and many other types of modern pavers could transform an outdoor living space into something extraordinary.

Changing Shapes

Create interest with a mixture of different colors or materials. You could use different materials to create outdoor “area rugs” or transitional areas that add interest and clearly define spaces. These changes could be dramatic or subtle. For example, create a subtle difference by using the same pavers in a particular section and simply orienting them at a 45-degree angle to the main field. Or you could use different pavers for a more striking visual contrast.

We invite you to stop by and chat with our experts, who can help you choose the perfect patio pavers for your outdoor living space project.

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