Garden Paving Exeter

Material Guide: Choosing the Perfect Patio for Your Needs

Don’t settle for a dull garden! Explore a range of stunning patio designs and find the perfect fit for laying a patio in your Exeter home with Buildwise Group.

Selecting the suitable material for your patio is crucial for aesthetics and functionality. Here’s a breakdown of some popular patio materials, highlighting their key features:

Concrete:

• Extremely durable and long-lasting, withstanding heavy traffic and harsh weather conditions.

• Offers a clean and modern look, available in various finishes like smooth, stamped, painted, and imprinted with patterns.

• Requires minimal maintenance, occasional cleaning, and resealing every few years.

Brick:

• Highly durable and classic in style, offering a timeless look for patios.

• Provides a warm and traditional feel, available in various colours and patterns.

• Relatively low maintenance, requiring occasional cleaning and re-sanding between bricks if necessary.

Pavers:

• Durable and long-lasting, available in various materials like concrete, clay, and natural stone.

• Highly versatile, offering various colours, styles, and patterns to create unique designs.

• Maintenance requirements vary depending on the material. Clay and concrete pavers typically require minimal upkeep, while natural stone pavers may need occasional sealing.

Tile:

• This varies depending on the type of tile. Porcelain tiles offer excellent durability, while ceramic tiles may be more susceptible to chipping or cracking.

• Extremely versatile, available in various colours, patterns, and textures to suit any style.

• Generally easy to maintain, requiring regular cleaning and occasional resealing for some types.

Stone:

• Exceptionally durable and long-lasting, offering a natural and elegant look.

• Available in various types like granite, slate, and flagstone, each with unique textures and colours.

• Requires regular cleaning and occasional sealing depending on the type of stone.