PERFECT PAVERS ARE THE PERFECT SOLUTION

Summer is synonymous with BBQs and outdoor entertaining, which means most homeowners will be utilising their backyards over the warmer months.

To add more value to your home you may wish to create an outdoor paved area, which is easy to install and DIY friendly.

Adbri Masonry’s Brand Ambassador, Jason Hodges explains the many options available in laying patterns and provides top tips when creating the ultimate paved outdoor area for your home.

“Consider which paving colour will best complement your existing space by matching them with roof tiles, guttering, bricks or render,” Hodges said.

Stretcher Bond

Stretcher Bond is the most common paving pattern as it’s super DIY friendly, requires minimal cutting, and leaves little wastage. A traditional pattern that replicates the classic look of brickwork, Stretcher Bond can also easily hide imperfections in the laying pattern.

Stack Bond

Stack Bond is an excellent choice when paving feature sections such as entertaining areas and patios, where the finished product sets the atmosphere of the space. Stack Bond is a great paving pattern choice for large format pavers and can make smaller layouts appear bigger. This pattern is simple to install however, it can become fiddly as you must lay each paver down by one corner, making sure that all four corners align for a straight stack look.

Herringbone

The Herringbone pattern is a savvy design choice and on the rise of making a styl- ish comeback. To achieve this look, take a smaller-sized paver and interlock the pavers on a 90-degree or 45-degree angle.

Basket Weave

The Basket Weave pattern is a design that adds character, dimension, and can complement existing brick surfaces of your home. When picking a paver to style a Basket Weave, take a close look at the aggregates (exposed coloured stones in your current brickwork), and choose a paver that is complimentary to the aggregate colours. To create a Basket Weave pattern, simply lay two rectangular pavers the same way each time, swapping in direction every “set” of two pavers, and repeat.

Mixing colours

Mixing paver colours is a hot new trend on the masonry scene.

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Who does this property suit?

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Tell us about the suburb the property is in?

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