A patio, a walkway and resurfaced stairs in Westfield
Patio and walkway- Published
- Location
- Westfield, IN
- Materials
- Paver patio, matching walkway, Perma-Edge, stair resurfacing
- Services
- Paver patios, Paver walkways
8-10 in
Base depth, over twice as deep as most patio contractors dig
A patio rarely stands on its own. The route to it matters just as much, which is why the walkway and the stairs were built out of the same stone on the same visit.
Our builders are able to create beautiful walkways out of the same stones as our paver patios. Platinum Patio always digs deeper and fills that space with higher quality materials, making for a walkway that will last as long as the patio it leads to.
The edge is the part that fails first
The type of edging a patio installer uses is very important to the build. Traditional edging usually includes a thin black plastic edge that wraps around the patio. This method does not look good, and the plastic tends to come up and out of the patio over time. Homeowners often trip on this type of edging, and we do not recommend it.
Instead, Platinum Patio uses a product called Perma-Edge. This is more of a cement that lines the patio with a solid layer to hold its shape, with nothing for lawn care services to trip on or ruin. Snow removal, mowing, mulch and sod installation and general maintenance can all be carried out right around the perimeter of the patio and walkways.
Choosing the stone
Clients have the choice between natural stone and traditional stone pavers. Traditional pavers tend to have greater durability at a lower price point, with a thick top coating that holds the colour of the paver very well. Natural stone provides even more vibrant colour, and the stones are usually shaped more organically. They are slightly less durable, meaning they scratch a little more easily, and they tend to be more expensive.
How the site is left
Each day the site is left tidy and without debris. Where planting has to be moved to make room for the build, we transplant it rather than leaving it for the homeowner to deal with.
“Platinum Patio did a true 5-star job on our new patio, walkway and stair resurfacing. Honer and his crew made the entire process as enjoyable as any construction project can be. They took care to explain their steps and even transplanted some bushes that were displaced by the construction.”
