Patio, courtyard & braai area paving Roodepoort

Patios carry foot traffic only, so you have more freedom on style. Popular choices are flagstone-style concrete pavers, clay pavers, sandstone and porcelain outdoor tiles on a concrete base. For braai areas, a dense, non-porous paver is easier to clean when fat and sauce spill.

Here's what you need to know. No. Because there are no vehicles, a patio usually needs a thinner compacted base of around 75 to 100 mm plus bedding sand. Good compaction and drainage still matter, otherwise the pavers will settle unevenly.

Away from the house, at roughly 1 to 2 percent fall, so rainwater runs off rather than pooling against walls or seeping into the home. Where the patio is enclosed by walls, a drainage channel or grid may be needed.

Here's what you need to know. Often, yes, especially with common concrete paver ranges. Older or discontinued pavers can be harder to match exactly, in which case a paver can suggest a complementary border or contrasting pattern that makes the change look intentional.

Patio paving is priced per square metre and is generally cheaper than driveway paving because the base is thinner. Premium materials such as natural stone or porcelain cost more, as do steps, edging and drainage work.