Patios

Unearth the Beauty of Your Backyard With Incredible Patio Spaces for Every Home

Offering serenity, scenery, and socialization for hundreds of years, backyard patios act as hallmarks of hospitality for homeowners across Louisiana state. The unique styles, colors, and patterns found in every yard speak volumes about a home's character, and show off the individuality of every homeowner.

What is a Patio?

Contrary to popular belief, patios are not quite porches. The word patio was derived from the Latin word patere, which can be roughly translated to the phrase 'lies open.' Unlike porches, patios can be either attached or detached from the sides of the home, and may or may not have a roof overhead. Traditionally, however, patios are spaces with complete, unbarred access to the sky.

Patios are great additions to smaller backyards, allowing homeowners to invest in outdoor seating, potted plants, and additional features that make them feel more at home. Additionally, patios are low maintenance and high access areas that are perfect for year-round events. If the interior of your home won't fit your weekend get-togethers, a paved area with access to both the interior and exterior of the home might be the perfect option. Patios may also be great fits for homes with pools, large trees, and children's play areas that require adult supervision.

How Are Patios Installed?

Like many other kinds of masonry, patios are installed in a multi-step process that ensures complete durability and quality of design.

• After an initial area inspection from a professional, the grounds around the patio will be leveled and smoothed.

• A layer of paver base for your chosen material will be spread along the space, along with a few inches of sand.

• Your paving material is cut and fitted into its final shape.

• If desired, edging stones can be added along borders for a sleek finish.

• A final layer of sand will be brushed into any gaps between the material to finish the design.

If added features such as a fireplace, natural seating, or a pond area are desired, the process will change somewhat. For pricing and additional information about patio installation on your Louisiana property, call Stepping on Stones today.

What Materials Are Used to Build Patios?

Patios are unique to each home, reflecting the themes and colors of the yard's natural landscaping. Choosing the right material for a patio space can be as simple as comparing colors, durability, and size of the space.

• Many Southern homeowners prefer to update their backyard with the warm, inviting color of red brick patios. Added features like fountains or outdoor fire pits help homes to entertain guests nearly year round. The charming, rustic coloration and traditional texture are great additions for homes that already boast brick accents or clay footpaths.

• Concrete is a tried-and-true material that integrates into nearly any backyard. Their long-term durability and wide range of colors proves to pop landscapes and emphasize spaces in a big way. For some additional style, stamped concrete can be used to imitate a wide variety of textures and add a dramatic flair to any outdoor gathering space.

• Natural stone is the perfect option for homeowners interested in drawing attention to landscape features like gardens and ponds. Flagstone is very low maintenance and resists sunlight fading more than any other patio material.

• Stone pavers are an affordable, elegant, and unique option that add a refined taste to any space. The gentle texture changes and large palette of colors available mean that pavers fit into virtually any backyard. Working with a stain or sealant, these patios can weather through hot Louisiana summers for a considerable number of years.

For more information regarding different types of patio materials and their installation on your property, contact the Stepping on Stones office today.

Discover Your New Obsession for Patios with Stepping on Stones

Your yard is an expression of your passions, your creativity, and your lifestyle. Fleshing out a backyard patio is the perfect way to invite loved ones into a very special, personalized gathering space that reflects the change of seasons in marvelously unique ways. When you're ready to begin breaking ground on your very own patio, trust the professionals at Stepping on Stones to bring your patio dreams to life.

Serving residents all across Louisiana, Stepping on Stones is proud to deliver incredible results no matter what outcome you're looking for. Our family-owned business prizes a focus on one contract at a time, never balancing work between multiple projects. From elegant, sharp designs to whimsical, whirling patterns, Stepping on Stones specializes in making patios that fit every customer.

To schedule a home consultation and find your new outdoor obsession, reach out to the Stepping on Stones office today at (504) 494-9964. Let's dream up your new backyard together.