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From left, Kelly Wentzlof, of Perrysburg, Ohio, Joe Wentzlof, of South Bend, Ind., Chloe Wentzlof, of South Bend, Ind., and dog Barkley wait to order on the patio at a Perrysburg restaurant Wednesday.

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Ohio restaurants may soon be able to welcome four-legged guests to their outdoor patio sections thanks to a bill in the General Assembly.

The legislation would ban state and local officials from enacting ordinances that prohibit dogs at outdoor patios. In an age when people make pets their constant companions, it only makes sense to let restaurants choose whether to cater to patrons who take their dogs along when they go out to eat.

The bill was prompted by a few recent cases in which restaurants promoted dog-friendly events at their establishments only to be warned by public-health officials that restaurant health regulations forbid dogs and other animals.

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But some health officials have expressed support for the bill as long as restaurants that want to welcome dogs follow a few common-sense rules. Dogs would have to stay outside on the patio only. Dogs would have to be well-behaved and would not be allowed on chairs. Restaurants would need to keep dog-waste cleanup kits on hand.

Restaurants that want to cater to patrons with dogs would have to take on more responsibility. They would have to make sure dog owners cleaned up after their pets and ask the owners of ill-mannered dogs to leave.

Allowing dogs in a patio dining area also would require restaurant staff to be vigilant about cleanliness. But, in general, dogs would not seem to create more of a cleaning challenge than small children dining with their parents.

Restaurants already have to manage the challenges of birds and other wildlife, along with passing traffic and weather, to keep their patio dining areas clean, so a few dog patrons are not likely to make this much worse.

The Michigan Legislature took up a similar measure earlier this year to loosen restaurant health-code regulations and allow dogs on patios. Lawmakers and the governors in both states should approve the bills and let restaurant patrons take mans best friend out with them for dinner.

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Bars and restaurants around Ohio with patios have been welcoming canines and their human friends to sit down to have dinner and drinks in those outdoor spaces. They're now finding themselves in a quandary. Thats because those dog owners, rescue groups and businesses are at odds with health departments over a current state law that prohibits dogs on patios of businesses that serve food and drinks, but there's legislation that seeks to change that.

Until recently, dogs could be found on the patio at the Land Grant Brewery in Columbus any time the weather was nice. But not now. The Columbus Health Department sent out letters to restaurants and bars early this summer, saying it is against state law to allow dogs on patios. The businesss marketing coordinator, Julie Keys, says a lot of customers are put in the position of choosing to go to her business or stay with their dogs. And often the latter wins, especially when customers have worked away from their pooches all day. She says rescue groups and humane societies are losing out too since this recent crackdown.

This issue is really important to us, not just because collectively here at Land Grant, we are dog lovers and dog owners but its also important to us because we are animal advocates. So, as an example, we have held events here at the brewery to raise money for different non-profits. This past spring, we hosted Pups and Pints where we raised over $3500 for the Capital Area Humane Society and that was just in one night.

The Westerman Family Foundation provides support to animal rescue groups statewide. Its director, Luke Westerman, says many dogs were also adopted during the patio events. He says Ohios law preventing pups on the patio is out of step with the rest of the nation.

The trend is more and more dog friendly places. There are more folks, Millennials, even 20-, 30- somethings who dont have kids yet but they have dogs who they treat like kid, me being one of those folks. And it would be wonderful to take my dogs, my kids, with me wherever I go, particularly when I go dine.

Thousands of dog owners from around the state agree. Theyve signed online petitions and written to lawmakers, asking them to change Ohios laws.

Leaving it up to restaurantsRepublican Representative Laura Lanese of Grove City near Columbus says shes getting letters, overwhelmingly supporting a bill shes sponsoring that would allow business owners to make the decision of whether to allow pups on their patios.

So if they want to allow dogs, and dogs only, on their patios, that they will be allowed to do that. And we are working through some of the details too. For example, the dogs will not, in any way, be allowed to go through the restaurant. There will have to be a separate way so dogs are not going through the enclosed restaurant.

Lanese, a dog owner herself, says the bill is supported by restaurant and business associations. Lanese says this bill is about allowing businesses to make choices for themselves. She says while some people might not want to sit around dogs on a patio, it is attractive to others, like her own family, for instance.

I think having dogs on a patio creates a festive environment. Its fun. I know when I go out, and when we were travelling in California, my daughters always made sure to point out where the dogs were and they always wanted to go there and we were more likely to eat at a place, even if we didnt have our dogs with us, cause its just a fun environment.

Dog-free, for nowThe current law was passed because of sanitary and safety concerns, such as dog hair getting into food or dogs biting or scaring other patrons though service animals are allowed. Backers of this bill have a bone to pick with those arguments. They say restaurant owners have the right to kick out unruly or unclean dogs, just like they have the right to eject other patrons. But for now, patios in Ohio are going to be like this one: dog-free.

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Dog owners, rescue groups and businesses are at odds with health departments over a current state law that prohibits canines on bar and restaurant patios.

A state lawmaker from central Ohio has introduced legislation seeking to change that dynamic. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Until recently, dogs could be found on the patio at the Land Grant Brewery in Columbus any time the weather was nice. But not now. The Columbus Health Department sent out letters to restaurants and bars early this summer, saying it is against state law to allow dogs on patios. The businesss marketing coordinator, Julie Keys, says a lot of customers are put in the position of choosing to go to her business or stay with their dogs. And often the latter wins, especially when customers have worked away from their pooches all day. She says rescue groups and humane societies are losing out too since this recent crackdown.

This issue is really important to us, not just because collectively here at Land Grant, we are dog lovers and dog owners but its also important to us because we are animal advocates. So, as an example, we have held events here at the brewery to raise money for different non-profits. This past spring, we hosted Pups and Pints where we raised over $3500 for the Capital Area Humane Society and that was just in one night.

The Westerman Family Foundation provides support to animal rescue groups statewide. Its director, Luke Westerman, says many dogs were also adopted during the patio events. He says Ohios law preventing pups on the patio is out of step with the rest of the nation.

The trend is more and more dog friendly places. There are more folks, Millennials, even 20, 30 somethings who dont have kids yet but they have dogs who they treat like kid, me being one of those folks. And it would be wonderful to take my dogs, my kids, with me wherever I go, particularly when I go dine.

Thousands of dog owners from around the state agree. Theyve signed online petitions and written to lawmakers, asking them to change Ohios laws.

Republican Representative Laura Lanese of Grove City near Columbus says shes getting letters, overwhelmingly supporting a bill shes sponsoring that would allow business owners to make the decision of whether to allow pups on their patios.

So if they want to allow dogs, and dogs only, on their patios, that they will be allowed to do that. And we are working through some of the details too. For example, the dogs will not, in any way, be allowed to go through the restaurant. There will have to be a separate way so dogs are not going through the enclosed restaurant.

Lanese, a dog owner herself, says the bill is supported by restaurant and business associations. Lanese says this bill is about allowing businesses to make choices for themselves. She says while some people might not want to sit around dogs on a patio, it is attractive to others.like her own family, for instance.

I think having dogs on a patio creates a festive environment. Its fun. I know when I go out, and when we were travelling in California, my daughters always made sure to point out where the dogs were and they always wanted to go there and we were more likely to eat at a place, even if we didnt have our dogs with us, cause its just a fun environment.

The current law was passed because of sanitary and safety concerns, such as dog hair getting into food or dogs biting or scaring other patrons though service animals are allowed. Backers of this bill have a bone to pick with those arguments. They say restaurant owners have the right to kick out unruly or unclean dogs just like they have the right to eject other patrons. But for now, patios in Ohio are going to be like this one dog free.

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Oh, Vancouver. You are so beautiful and so boneheaded. I think about this every time someone asks for suggestions on where to go for a great patio meal with a mountain or ocean view. Sorry, its not thateasy.

For a city saturated in natural beauty and brimming with excellent dining options, the combination of both is actually exceedingly rare. Its sad but true that much of the prime waterfront real estate is wasted on horrible restaurants that serve barely ediblefood.

So what is an al fresco-loving diner to do? Day drink and set your sights lower. This opens up a whole new world of opportunity because patios really do encompass more than just dining. Theyre brief escapes, mini vacations, portals to an unstressed state ofmind.

When I take a patio break, I slip out of work mode to seek sustenance for the soul. My favourite patios are the ones I can take friends from out of town and say, Look, this is where I live. Isnt it fabulous! We laugh, relax, nibble without great expectations and focus on soaking up each others company. These are the places Igo.

333 Menchion Mews604-689-5438; liftbarandgrill.com

Case in point: The food here is awful. Seriously, its shockingly terrible. The last time I went, I had fried Humboldt squid that tasted as though it had been dredged through a salt lick. And yet, I keep going back. Why? Because when you are snuggled into a low-slung sofa on the upper deck, basking in the glow of the outdoor fire pit and squinting into the sun as it sets over Stanley Park, it feels like youre sailing away on your own private yacht. The vanishing glass walls and boats anchored below in Coal Harbour Marina help sustain the illusion. Bonus: low markups on a decent wine list and several sake options (which pair well with okay sushirolls).

1790 Beach Ave.604-681-2582; cactusclubcafe.com

Cactus Club English Bays stunning ground-level patio lets you feel like youre right on thebeach.

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I am an unabashed fan of the Cactus Club Caf. It is not just the best Vancouver-based chain restaurant, but is one of the better restaurants in Vancouver, period. You will not go wrong with the juicy Feenie burger, the tartly dressed rocket salad or the tamari-splashed tuna stack. And they taste even better when washed down with an ocean breeze and panoramic views of English Bay. This stunning, ground-level patio blends seamlessly into the seawall. With warm sand crunching under your flip-flops, it feels like youre right on the beach. The only drawback? The line-ups are staggeringly long and it doesnt takereservations.

Queen Elizabeth Park, West 33rd Ave.604-874-8008; vancouverdine.com/seasons

Seasons in the Parks majestic skyline vista is truly a highpoint.

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Of all the view-hogging restaurants in the Sequoia Company (which include Carderos, The Sandbar and Teahouse in Stanley Park), this is the only one I would recommend for the food. The Mediterranean-inflected Seasons in the Park rises above the others mostly because it has an apple-wood-burning grill that sears good smoky chops. But its majestic skyline vista is truly the high point: towering above the verdant gardens of Queen Elizabeth Park, the enclosed-roof patio clad in timber, stone and crystal chandeliers offers a birds-eye view of the city and the North Shore Mountains beyond. It feels like a secluded castle in a Tuscan, mountaintopvillage.

Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 801 West Georgia St., fourth floor604-673-7043; rosewoodhotels.com

Vancouver meets Miami at this clubby, urban oasis that is lush with foliage and twinkling with stringedlights.

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There is no view here, none at all, beyond brick walls and all the beautiful people on display. And thats partly what makes it such a spectacularly swanky hideaway. Vancouver meets Miami at this clubby, urban oasis that is lush with foliage and twinkling with stringed lights. Last years renovation added more comfortable lounge seating and a full-size bar. The charcuterie and sharing boards arent bad, but the expertly crafted cocktails are terrific. Reflections was one of the first Vancouver bars to bring back adult-proof slushies. They will keep you nicely quenched when the action heatsup.

Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery St.604-222-1331; thegalley.ca

Who needs a membership to the tony Jericho Tennis Club when you have The Galley just downstream? Extremely casual and rugged, this second-floor pub perched over the public Jericho Sailing Centre is one of the citys most charming secrets. Feast your eyes on the staggeringly gorgeous view, which stretches to Bowen Island, while windsurfers paddle below you and volleyball players kick up the sand. The counter-service kitchen makes good burgers, fish tacos and oyster poboys. The bar, which started serving local craft beer and wine long before locavore drinking went mainstream, has streetcred.

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Ottawa, quite simply, comes to life during the summer. While the city doesn't shy away from cold weather (how could it, really?), the first glimpses of sunlight offer up a whole new perspective on the capital and you better be sure you take advantage of it.

In fact, Ottawa is home to some of the greatest patios in the country, thanks to views of the river, Parliament Hill and the general good vibes all around the city. Amongst all the Canada 150 hoopla, you're bound to get out at some point, so why not plan for an outdoor beverage or four?

Take a look at our list of the best patios in Ottawa that can help you enjoy the rest of your summer.

Where: Unit 107 - 825 Exhibition Way (Landsdowne Park)

The vibe: Youthful, with a hint of a craft beer snobbery

A pint costs you: $5.50 to $7.50

Where: 67 Clarence St. (ByWard Market)

The vibe: Tourists, to be sure, but also locals who like being in the middle of the action

A pint costs you: $6.50 to $8

Where: 325 Dalhousie St. (ByWard Market)

The vibe: Upscale, business-casual, chic

A pint costs you: $7 to $14 (though the cocktails tend to be more popular)

Where: 434 Preston St. (Little Italy)

The vibe: Soccer fans, birthday parties and general good-time goers

A pint costs you: $7.50

Where: 357 Richmond Rd. (Westboro)

The vibe: Veggie-friendly folks (whatever that means) out for a meal, students and girls' nights

A pint costs you: $7

Where: 1223 Alexandria Bridge (Major's Hill Park)

The vibe: Families and daytrippers during the day; dates and parties at night

A pint costs you: $8.90

Where: 356 Richmond Rd. (Westboro)

The vibe: Casual, sports fans

A pint costs you: $6.95 to $8.50

Where: 555 Wellington St. (Ottawa River)

The vibe: Casual, fun, relaxed

A pint costs you: $7.50

Where: 231 Elgin St. (City Hall)

The vibe: Boisterous, happy and loud you know, the way you get after eating oysters

A pint costs you: $6.95

Where: 81 Clarence St. (ByWard Market)

The vibe: Hip and looking for fun

A pint costs you: $7

Where: 431 Sussex Dr. (ByWard Market)

The vibe: Sports fans, after-work drinks

A pint costs you: $7 to $9

Where: 525 Legget Dr. (Kanata)

The vibe: Tourists (as to be expected at a hotel), bachelorette parties, wedding guests

A pint costs you: $7 to $8.75

Where: 1001 Queen Elizabeth Dr. (Dows Lake)

The vibe: Young, fun, tequila-based

A pint costs you: $7.50

Where: 88 rue Montcalm (Gatineau)

The vibe: Elegant, calm and beautiful

A pint costs you: Well, here it's a glass of wine, which range from $6.50 to $12

Where: 238 Old Chelsea Rd. (Gatineau Park)

The vibe: Family-friendly, but at night, a great place for a date

A pint costs you: $6.50 to $8

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Ann Hall, Columnist Published 6:02 a.m. ET Aug. 9, 2017 | Updated 8:21 a.m. ET Aug. 9, 2017

Large Green Frogs are the culprits in leaving large brown droppings on pool decks and patios on the Isles of Capri.(Photo: Jim Hughes/Special to the Eagle)

Residents report finding unusual large brown droppings about an inch long, and the diameter of a Sharpie, on their decks most every morning.

Large brown droppings are the product of large toad frogs, wrote Paul Westberry, to the Coconuttele, the Isles of Capri newsletter, in response to the many questions residents had about the recent nuisance that has plagued them this summer. Westberry is a native of Southwest Florida and is affiliated with Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

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Some residents thought the droppings could be raccoon or rodent excrement. The droppings are different from that of the geckos and anoles that most are accustomed to seeing.

The droppings are unwanted, and residents are forced to sweep or wash them away daily. Many of the residents have expressed a desire for it to end soon.

These tell-tale treasures left behind each night just might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Frogs, toads, geckos and anoles are our natural pesky insect control squads. They eat ants, mosquitos, flies, grasshoppers, spiders, maggots, small crickets and a host of other insects that tend to be a bother to us.

Frogs and toads are both amphibians, according to Wikipedia. All Toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads.

Toads only live on the ground, while Frogs can live on the ground and in trees. With what some locals are calling our summer monsoon, many have noticed more frogs and toads croaking than usual, hence the increase in excrement left on patios and pool decks.

Some say they love to get up before daybreak just to hear their favorite symphony an overture of the croaking frogs. The holding ponds of run-off water and right-of-way swales required by Collier County for development have become home to literally hundreds of croakers on Capri. For this, residents who understand what a tremendous service these little critters provide, the sound they make is music to their ears -- in spite of the treasures they leave behind.

Geckos and anoles are reptiles, according to Wikipedia. The anole (anolis carolinenis) is often misidentified as a chameleon, a brown lizard or a gecko. If these little insect grabbers are present, it is a blessing. They are beneficial to both lawns and gardens. They feed on a wide variety of small insects such as crickets, cockroaches, moths, grubs, beetles, flies and grasshoppers. Geckos and anoles swallow their food whole. When startled, anoles will sometimes lose their tails. A new one will grow back, but it will look deformed as it will lack bone and be a grayish brown color.

When the male anole is observed opening and closing a large red dewlap, it is primarily to defend its territory or to attract a female.

The message is clear. Be glad to have brown droppings to wash or sweep away from your patio or pool deck each day. These droppings are indicators that your property is under surveillance and is being protected from many unwanted pests naturally.

Contact Ann Hall at ahall7911@coconuttele.net.

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You don't have to go far to enjoy a relaxing vacation. With Aqua Pools, Patio & Spas' wide selection of outdoor products, you can turn your backyard into your own personal retreat.

Owned by Mark Grant, Aqua Pools, Patios & Spas has been helping customers create their ideal outdoor spaces since 1982. The company has expanded over the years, opening a larger store to accomodate growing product demands.

People want to do more at home, says Mark. They're doing up their backyards more for entertainment, enjoyment and self-fulfillment.

We carry aboveground and in-ground pools, hot tubs, spas and patio furniture to suit your needs. They also sell gazebos, pool tables, shuffleboards and more, so you can make the most of your downtime. And with installation, repair and maintenance services, we've got you covered.

There's nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool. No matter the size or shape of your yard. Aqua Pools, Patios & Spas has a pool that will fit just right. Choose from an above-ground pool, and on-ground pool, or a custom-designed in-ground pool that is made to maximize your space.

Aqua Pools, Patios & Spas also has an array of spas, perfect for unwinding on a cool evening. Their MAXXspas are a popular pick, with features such as stereos, lights and waterfalls. Spas make a great addition to a deck or gazebo, and are a wonderful way to share an evening with friends most makes can fit four to six people.

With products that can be enjoyed in the warmer months and others you can enjoy year-round, you can have a mini-vacation anytime you wish -- no plane tickets required. Stop by Aqua Pools, Patios & Spas on the Golden Mile to get started on your own backyard oasis.

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Starting in 2006 the City of San Antonio, under the leadership of Mayor Howard Peek, set out to create linear parkways along Salado, Medina and Leon Creeks. Given its status as a major metropolitan city, San Antonio was woefully lacking when it came to hike and bike trails. Unlike contained city parks, which are certainly wonderful features in any city, the Greenway system connects neighborhoods, promotes healthful activities, and offers citizens a chance to engage nature in a deeper way. In cooperation with the City Parks & Recreation Department, the owners of Los Patios negotiated a careful and mutually beneficial agreement allowing the Salado Creek Greenway to be situated, in part, across our property. With forty years of history as one of San Antonios most natural destinations, we thought partnering with the city on the Greenway was a great way to share the beauty of Los Patios with others. Initially, our segment will begin at our front entrance on Loop 410 and continue to Ladybird Johnson Park about 1.2 miles to our north. In 2011, the trail will be completed to Mcallister Park with eventual connections beyond!

When asked why Los Patios has remained such a popular, repeat destination for so many San Antonians and out-of-towners John (who sold the business in 1998) admits, a property as beautiful as this will always attract people. When we added the restaurant and then the shops, the appeal continued to grow. Simply put, Los Patios success is a natural and we plan on keeping it that way.

Source: Hill Country Dining by Ernie Altgelt

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Este artculo trata sobre el patio domstico de tipo espaol. Para la tipologa propia de la arquitectura monumental, vase cour.

Un patio (del latn pac a travs del occitano ptu) es una zona sin techar situada en el interior de un edificio.[1] Puede considerarse un espacio comn en la arquitectura popular de toda la cuenca del Mediterrneo.

El patio puede estar rodeado por tapias que lo separen de otros patios vecinos o de la va pblica, o rodeado completamente por el resto de piezas del mismo edificio. En todo caso ser una zona sin techo, opcionalmente cubierta con porches, galeras interiores con columnas, vigas o arcadas para soportar la estructura del cobertizo.

En edificios altos de viviendas se crean espacios interiores o "patio de luces" para iluminar las habitaciones interiores que dispongan de ventanas. El fondo del patio puede ser privado (anexo a la vivienda de las plantas bajas) o comunal, bien como zona comn accesible, o cerrada por motivos de seguridad. Estos patios pueden coincidir con otros anlogos de edificios vecinos e incluso quedar con un lado abierto a la calle para obtener mayor iluminacin.

El suelo de los patios puede estar pavimentado, o poseer una zona ajardinada. En cualquier caso, suele disponer de un sistema de drenaje o de evacuacin del agua de lluvia para evitar as su acumulacin. Las casas romanas (domus) solan disponer de un depsito de agua, o impluvium, que se llenaba directamente con la lluvia.[2]

En Andaluca,[3] la fusin arquitectnica del mundo romano y musulmn han generado a travs de los siglos una cultura particular de los patios que en muchas localidades se manifiesta cada primavera con fiestas y concursos para incentivar su cuidado y decoracin. Son especialmente celebrados el concurso de patios en Crdoba y las fiestas de La Cruz de mayo, en Sevilla.

El diseo elemental de los patios en la arquitectura bsica de la casa romana, desarroll a lo largo de la Edad Media un tipo de vivienda-hacienda en torno a un gran patio o corral. En las villas del sur de Europa, esa estructura sirvi a su vez de espacio escnico dando lugar a los corrales de comedias, amplios patios rodeados por galeras. En el siglo XIX, esta estructura se magnific a su vez en las grandes corralas vecinales de ciudades como la capital de Espaa. En 2007, existan aun cerca de quinientas corralas en Madrid, principalmente en los barrios de Lavapis, La Latina y Palacio.[4]

Como espacio de luz y color, el patio fue un motivo pictrico muy comn entre los pintores mediterrneos del siglo XIX. Para uno de ellos, el valenciano y maestro del impresionismo espaol, Joaqun Sorolla, los tres patios de su casa en Madrid (uno de ellos extenso jardn con rincones evocadores de diferentes paisajes), fueron el refugio en el que continu pintado en la ltima etapa de su vida. Despus de su muerte fue convertido en el Museo Sorolla.[5]

El baile La Cruz de mayo en Sevilla (1915). Museo Sorolla (Madrid).

Fuente en un patio sevillano (1915), en cp.

Fuente de mosaico en el Patio de la casa (1917). Museo Thyssen de Mlaga.

El patio del jardn de la casa familiar (1920). Museo Sorolla (Madrid).

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The Deck and Patio Company can enhance the look of both the front and back of your residence through the use of brick, natural stone, pavers and other landscaping materials. Brickwork and stonework have adopted new trends over the last few years. In fact, The Deck and Patio has earned many HNA awards from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute. These awards signify the superior design ability and competence of installation by Deck and Patios team of construction experts.

When you visit our design center, you can see actual sample patios using a wide variety of patio materials natural stone and brick pavers of all varieties, textures and colors. We will help you select the right type for your installation, based on the design of the project, the surroundings and landscaping.

Additional detailed information about the types of patio materials and our construction techniques can be seen below the gallery simply press the Read More button.

Come see our outdoor display of a wide variety of patio materials, colors and styles. Our Outdoor Living Experts will be happy to explain the benefits of the different materials and construction techniques available, and show them to you. This is the best way to get the information that you need to start your outdoor living project.

Deck and Patio Company offers a Lifetime Warranty on our Premium installation option for those homeowner would rather build it once and build it right. The way we build it is simple. We use time test, engineer approved construction methods that allow our work to last a lifetime. The Deck and Patio Company can enhance the look of both the front and back of your residence through the use of brick, natural stone, pavers and other landscaping materials. Brickwork and stonework have adopted new trends over the last few years. In fact, The Deck and Patio has earned 7 national awards from the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute. These awards signify the superior design ability and competence of installation by Deck and Patios team of construction experts.

Our abilities to use the proper materials for the effect intended, comes from knowledge gained over the years. This experience also earned us certification with the ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute). We currently have 3 ICPI certified builders on staff. Using the proper color and shading of brick and stone to complement your residence are important considerations. We also take the texture and shape of the materials into account so they provide a natural look in their setting.

From walkways to patios built into their natural surroundings, we work with the site and natures intent. Our construction looks like it belongs there. Whether your taste calls for the a natural stone texture like Cambridge Ledgestone XL or the innovative shapes and styles of Techo-Blocs product line, The Deck and Patio can create a design to suit your taste palette.

Driveways are being replaced by paving stone construction giving a warm, inviting look. They provide a look of class and distinction to your home. They are durable and long lasting because they are made of high quality materials. We choose the best materials since the cost differences are so small.

We use paving stones like Techo-Bloc, Belgard and Cambridge to capture the natural look without the problems such as heat retention and deterioration during the freeze and thaw conditions. Techo-Bloc, Belgard and Cambridge come in matching components including pavers, walls, caps, steps and risers which allows for the ability of tying large areas into the color and design scheme.

All of our patios can be laid out in a variety of arrangements such as random which incorporates multiple paver sizes configured in a pattern. Elegant accents are created through the use of interesting borders and inlays. In addition to the durability of our installation, its beauty will be unsurpassed through the use of a blend of stone colors, which can help convey the attractive look you seek.

The use of capstone for pool coping and steps convey a natural look and the colors of Techo-Bloc and Cambridge, blend beautifully with our natural moss rock boulders and landscaping. In order to maintain that beauty, we apply stabilizer sand to the joints, which prevents weeds and grass seeds from sprouting up through the surface. If you are looking for something other than paving stones, we also offer a variety of natural stone such as bluestone patios, which are installed in a manner similar to pavers. We lay the bluestone over crushed stone with stabilized joints allowing for easy repairs without the replaced or patched up look because we do not use traditional mortar. Our building techniques and designs are so efficient and attractive that photographs of our installations were chosen for the pages of the Cambridge and Techo-Bloc distribution brochures.

In the swimming pool world there is a myth that you must wait 3 12 months for the soil to settle around a pool and then safely install a patio around that swimming pool. This will not happen! Our engineers have confirmed that soil takes 50 years for soil to completely self compact. Most contractor either ignore this reality or try to bridge this settling soil with poured concrete. Neither method works (see photo->). Our FAST TRACK POOL INSTALLATION allows our artisans to lay your patio immediately after their pool has been installed without the possibility of settling occurring. The Deck and Patio Company uses a time tested method approved by our engineers to compact the soil around the pool in layers (lifts) to eliminate the fluff in the soil and allow our patios to be built immediately rather wait months or years or risk patio failure at the pool.

We take lifetime installation very seriously, and the materials and methods do cost more. The result, however, is an installation that is trouble free and beautiful for a lifetime. Once the sub base has been properly compacted, our prep crew starts the most important part of our installationthe base preparation. We use PURE recycled concrete aggregate which cost much more but compacts and consolidates much more. Other low cost installers use low quality RCA (recycled construction aggregate) which consists of crushed dirt, asphalt, brick, tile, glass,concrete, and other unknown contaminants and use only 4- 5 inches of this low quality base. The high quality base used exclusively by the Deck and Patio Company gives the patio the strength and durability that allows a lifetime guarantee. Next step is the C-33 coarse angular sand bedding course that the pavers rest on. Additionally once our pavers are installed we install polymer sand in the joint of the pavers to reduce water infiltration, reduce or eliminate weed and grass from growing in the joints and help reduce the possibility of ants from tunneling through the sand. The last step is our robust concrete edge restraint, which is poured in place with a #3 rebar embedded to eliminate the possibility of edge creep or failure. These processes as a group allow us to insure you installation will last a lifetime

We only recommend paver brands that stand behind their products. We recommend:

Cambridge Pavers because of their Armor-Tec finish. Cambridge in know for high quality, great support from the company, lower cost, unique colorful stone textures, and interesting patterns

Techo Bloc because of their realistic matching natural stone colors. Techo Bloc is known to us as one of the first companies to make matching materials in all of their patios, walls, steps, and accessories. They have been trend setters and continue to push the envelope by introducing new emerging produces that meet new interests. Their current products are not only natural looking material, but modern, contemporary, traditional and rustic. Techo Bloc has pavers that have a wood texture to them and interesting ideas for mosaics, borders and inlays. Techo Bloc is also know for their many permeable paver options including inflo made to be a cost effective solution for parking lots and large paved areas.

Belgard is one of the larger paver manufacturers with plants across the country. They are known for unique paving and wall products. We like a several of their products including their natural looking stone pattern called Mega Arbel, and their wide range or permeable pavement.

Unilock is one of the first concrete pavers our company ever installed. This company has its roots in Canada and has been a major supplier for a long time. Unilock is known for its unique architectural pavers with interesting textures, and shape that are not like any other. There are many modern and contemporary applications that we use these pavers for.

Innovative products like Permeable Pavers offer the designed outdoor space you want, with the added benefit of water management.

Permeable interlocking concrete pavers (PICP) are installed with layers of varying-sized stone or aggregate underneath, that filter and direct storm water to underground aquifers. Permeable paving mimics the way natural land absorbs water. Which means any rain that falls on your patio, walkway or driveway seeps back into the ground or the nearest storm drain.

The surface of Permeable pavers can be made perfectly flat, with the underlying stone reservoir being contoured to direct water wherever it needs to go. In fact, with a few added design features, the system can be used for water harvesting, with water being usable for irrigation or washing your car.

Benefits to homeowners

Benefits to communities

Permeable Pavers and the RainXchange System can be used underneath permeable pavers as a means of capturing storm water. A liner membrane beneath the permeable pavers collects the water and directs it towards the storage basin. Water features can be incorporated directly on top of the permeable pavers providing a truly unique design element

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