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Concrete or brick patio mega_metal_maniac 06-14-2006
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Posted by on June 14, 2006, 2:04 pm
Hi,

My wife and I are thinking about digging out a part of our backyard and
putting a new patio. We are not sure if we should go in for a brick or
concrete patio. We have talked to couple of local contractors and
realized that concrete patios are a lot cheaper than brick ones.

What are the big +s and -s of these patios? We live in the new england
area. So, winter is pretty bad here. We have woods in our backyard
(dont know if this matters).

Any help on this is really appreciated.

THanks.


Posted by on June 14, 2006, 2:13 pm
Bricks looks nicer and you really won't have to worry about cracking.


Posted by Joseph Meehan on June 14, 2006, 2:55 pm
mega_metal_maniac@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> My wife and I are thinking about digging out a part of our backyard
> and putting a new patio. We are not sure if we should go in for a
> brick or concrete patio. We have talked to couple of local
> contractors and realized that concrete patios are a lot cheaper than
> brick ones.
>
> What are the big +s and -s of these patios? We live in the new england
> area. So, winter is pretty bad here. We have woods in our backyard
> (dont know if this matters).
>
> Any help on this is really appreciated.
>
> THanks.

1. Concrete:
+ Less expensive.
Long life if properly designed and installed.
Little or no maintenance.

- (None)

2. Hard set (cemented) pavers:
+ Nicer looking
little maintenance

- More expensive

3. Pavers set in sand:
+ Beset looking
Longest life
Damage can be repaired
Can be modified making it larger or smaller.

- Most maintenance*
Likely most cost


I chose #3 three times. All three are still in use and look good. The
oldest is about 30 years old now. Others in the same area are about 150
years old. My newest is 15 years old.

It requires regular maintenance to eliminate weeds (I tend to use a
spray) and I tend to do a real clean up and re-sanding about every 5-10
years. In not properly laid originally expect a relaying after about five
years (this is a one time thing)




--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



Posted by Jim Elbrecht on June 14, 2006, 3:23 pm
We mostly agree-- but. . .



-snip-
> 1. Concrete:
> + Less expensive.
> Long life if properly designed and installed.
> Little or no maintenance.
>
> - (None)

For negatives, I'd say;
1 It is the least appealing looking. [stamped concrete is better, but
then it costs more, and it still isn't as attractive as pavers.]
2. It will probably crack at some point-- then the whole thing needs
to be replaced. If an area of pavers falls into a sinkhole--not
likely- that area can be patched. [more likely is a stain- paint, BBQ
grease, etc]
3. If you ever change your mind about the color, shape, size or
style- removing pavers is a breeze. Concrete removal is as expensive
as its installation.

Also- the OP didn't mention a DIY project, but pavers certainly lend
themselves more to that idea than concrete. DIY pavers are probably
about the same cost as an installed concrete patio. It is hard work,
but within the realm of a healthy adult or two.

Jim


Posted by Joseph Meehan on June 14, 2006, 8:39 pm
Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> We mostly agree-- but. . .

I would say we totally agree, you just provided more information than I
had. I totally agree with your additional facts.

>
>
>
> -snip-
>> 1. Concrete:
>> + Less expensive.
>> Long life if properly designed and installed.
>> Little or no maintenance.
>>
>> - (None)
>
> For negatives, I'd say;
> 1 It is the least appealing looking. [stamped concrete is better, but
> then it costs more, and it still isn't as attractive as pavers.]
> 2. It will probably crack at some point-- then the whole thing needs
> to be replaced. If an area of pavers falls into a sinkhole--not
> likely- that area can be patched. [more likely is a stain- paint, BBQ
> grease, etc]
> 3. If you ever change your mind about the color, shape, size or
> style- removing pavers is a breeze. Concrete removal is as expensive
> as its installation.
>
> Also- the OP didn't mention a DIY project, but pavers certainly lend
> themselves more to that idea than concrete. DIY pavers are probably
> about the same cost as an installed concrete patio. It is hard work,
> but within the realm of a healthy adult or two.
>
> Jim

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



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