Who can take a pile of bricks and turn it into a cottage? A contractor can. Who can take a few loads of concrete and turn them into a sidewalk? A contractor can. Now, not all contractors have the same skills. A contractor who primarily works on cottages would probably have difficulty making a sidewalk, for example. However, those in this industry are very used to collaborating and reaching out to others when they come across work they don't specialize in. If you think contractors and their work are awesome, then you've come to the right place. This is a friendly blog where you can read more about the topic.
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There are several ways that hardscaping adds to the beauty and functionality of your backyard. Walkways keep people off the grass, and they also add a touch of beauty by breaking up large areas of lawn. Walkways, and even your patio, don't need to be boring white slabs. You could have hardscapes made of flagstones or pebbles.
A useful hardscape element you might like to have is a base for a fire pit. This may need to be a far distance from your house to comply with fire codes, so adding a walkway to the pit from your patio or back door would be a nice touch too. Here's an overview of how to build these additions to your yard with the help of a hardscape installation contractor.
Decide On The Hardscaping Materials To Use
You may want to visit a landscaping center to see what materials you can choose from for creating a fire pit base and walkway. Your choice depends on the look you want to achieve. You might like a walkway made of large flagstones or you might want stamped concrete made to look like flagstones or bricks. You may prefer a concrete slab for the fire pit base so lawn chairs have a stable base to rest on.
Let your contractor know the materials you want to use so they can order supplies and plan how to start your hardscaping project.
Mark Off the Area
The first step in hardscape installation is to mark off the area. The contractor might use string to mark the width and length of the walkway and slab. This gives you a chance to make changes before the frame has to go up for the concrete mix. If you're satisfied with the shape of the new installation, the contractor will prepare the ground next.
Remove Sod And Put Down Landscaping Fabric
The area where the stones or concrete will go needs to be prepped by removing sod and compacting the soil. The rest of the preparations depend on the type of hardscaping you're having installed.
Build The Walkway And Slab
All of the preparation work needs to be done before the ready mix truck arrives to pour the concrete. The contractor works fast to spread the wet mix around in the frame and apply stamps if you're getting them before the concrete hardens. If you're having stones delivered instead, the contractor may spread them out in your yard and plan how to lay them so the color, size, and shape will be evenly distributed once the stones are in place.
No matter what kind of hardscape installation you have done, it will add to the beauty of your backyard and give you a safe place to walk, sit, and admire a warm fire.
For more info about hardscape installations, contact a local company.
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