I’m in Canada and we have snowy winters. Although I really like this look, it seems like it might be a nightmare and might not last winters, even with keeping the small rocks in place?
I know there’s that glue spray product that helps with the smaller stones. But any thoughts or concerns on this?
Seems like a cool way to stretch the dollar by having larger space between pavers
by dantizzy89
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Way cheaper than concrete, for sure. If you need to shovel snow off it, go diagonally and be prepared for sudden stops. Don’t try skateboarding on it.
For dining and dancing, it’ll be fine if you choose your tables/chairs with compatible legs. Sled-type legs, or round bases — no vertical ‘stick’ legs as they’ll fall in the spaces.
I built a patio like this. I hated it. My biggest issue was dealing with grass clippings and keeping it looking nice. Not practical is a snowy climate imho.
I feel like….you would need a lot….a lot of maintenance to keep that patio looking like that. A super professional install, and then chemicals, products, gas/fire, sprays. You’d have to glue those pebbles into place. They’d never be all perfect like that pic.
I feel like….you would need a lot….a lot of maintenance to keep that patio looking like that. A super professional install, and then chemicals, products, gas/fire, sprays. You’d have to glue those pebbles into place. They’d never be all perfect like that pic.
I feel like….you would need a lot….a lot of maintenance to keep that patio looking like that. A super professional install, and then chemicals, products, gas/fire, sprays. You’d have to glue those pebbles into place. They’d never be all perfect like that pic.
You will always have those rocks on the slabs. horrible with bare feet.
Yes
Would substituting the gravel with paver bricks capture a similar look? That would give you a completely hard surface and be far easier to maintain.
And won’t they “pitch” due to freeze-thaw cycle? Meaning, over time, some slabs will move upwards? I like the aesthetics, just concerned about ongoing maintenance.
I did a patio like this and I cannot wait for the day to have a few Pennie’s to throw at a hardscaper and lay with cement. The rocks in between are a nightmare, can never keep weeds at bay for a while. It looks nice for about 6 weeks after doing it then you’ll regret it
You should swap out the rocks for a low ground cover.
Plants will grow, period. If you like the pavers, find a plant you like in the spaces and tend the plant.
No way. It will heave and crack in the winter and get inundated with plants in the summer
In ten years the owner will have given up on the weeding, and the the whole area will look terrible. Not to mention the rocks will forever be on top of the slabs. I hate it.
Weeds will be your downfall on this, picking weeds out of gravel is a PITA!
I bought a house with a backyard like this. It was useless space. It looked ok. I could pace back and forth while on the phone. I don’t recall anyone in the family using it. Complete waste of space