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If you are installing a new patio, you have many options to choose from when it comes to flooring. One of these options is using brick. There are many benefits of choosing this, three of which are listed below.
Durability
Brick is a durable material so you can expect the patio to last a long time for you. You don't have to worry about the sun fading the color. Brick also holds up to a wide variety of weather conditions, such as rain, hail, sleet, snow, and more. You can put any furniture you want on the brick and you can move it as much as you want, and it will not damage the brick. If you have children that play on the patio, you won't have to worry about them damaging the brick. Adding an outdoor kitchen to the patio requires heavy stoves, sinks, etc. so brick is a good option if you plan to do this. Add a cover over the patio to make it even more durable.
Aesthetic
A brick patio looks beautiful, and you have many colors to choose from. There is the traditional brick in red, or you can find brick that is brown, gray, or even pink. Choose more than one color of brick to create a design. For example, you could use red brick and then use pink or brown to make a circle, rectangular, or square shape in the middle. You could use different shades of bricks throughout the entire patio to make it look unique and interesting. If you have a brick home, consider using the same type of bricks or you could use a contrasting color to make the patio stand out. If you want to use other materials with the brick, such as stone, this also works well.
Save Money
You will find brick is likely less expensive when compared to other patio types. Also, if there is any damage or if a specific brick cracks, individual bricks can be replaced instead of the entire flooring. If you have a brick that gets stained, you can replace these bricks as well. When finished, your patio will look brand new again. Replacing a few bricks is much less expensive than installing an entirely new patio. This also saves you a lot of time since replacing bricks is not difficult to do.
Contact a landscape paving service, such as KeyStone Pavers & Asphalt LLC, to learn more about brick patios.
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