Patios And Walkways

Commonwealth Irrigation & Landscape can provide you with a patio or walkway installation that will transform your outdoor environment. We specialize in the installation of Eagle Bay and EP Henry products which provide a wide assortment of styles and colors.

We also can provide many other ideas and stone types to ensure your outdoor area meets your style and expectations.

 

There are many options in creating a walkway or patio.  Below is a short list of different options to help you choose what may be best for you….

 

Paver Stones (Eagle Bay and EP Henry Products)

A wide range of surface finishes – smooth to textured. Many available colors, shapes, and laying patterns can compliment the architectural style of your home.

Tightly fitted, uniform units are placed over a sand bed and a compacted aggregate base. Immediately ready for use.  Factory-made pavers last for decades.

Stained or broken pavers can be easily replaced without patches. Dark colored pavers can help hide stains. Ants and weeds in joints can be prevented with sealers or herbicides.

Small, high density units resist cracking as well as damage from freeze-thaw and salts. Pavers are stronger than ordinary or stamped concrete.

Smooth surface allows for easy snow removal. Pavers can be colored dark to help melt snow faster.

Stamped Concrete

(we do not offer)

Surface is usually colored. Patterns look good from a distance, but close up surface looks artificial.

Difficult for homeowner to install. Requires special equipment to stamp stone or paver patterns into surface. Surface sealer often used.

Cracking will likely develop. Difficult to match original color or pattern in repaired areas. Repairs leave unattractive patch.

Subject to deterioration from de-icing salts. Surface sealer may provide some protection from salt attack.

Uneven surface of some patterns and textures can make snow removal difficult. 

Ordinary Concrete

(we do not offer)

Grey or light brown. Can be colored throughout or on surface only.

Difficult for homeowner to install. Must wait 5 to 7 days for hardening before use. Surface quality depends on weather at time of pour and expertise of installers.

Cracking will likely develop. Repairs and replaced sections leave unsightly patches. Oil stains difficult to remove.

Cracks from freeze-thaw, settlement and deterioration from salts.

Smooth surface allows for easy snow removal. Light colored surface may not melt snow rapidly. 

Crushed Stone or Gravel

Typically a rustic look. Appearance varies with color and shape of stones.

Dumped and spread over soil (no base required).

Scattered stone must be replaced and releveled regularly. Ruts from foot steps will likely develop.

Stones resist freeze-thaw cycles and salts.

Stones will scatter when plowing snow.