When planning for your backyard landscape renovation project in Ottawa, you’ll need to consider the right materials for each element of your property.
For patios and walkways, one common material used is interlock stone. This is a material that is both beautiful and that can be used in many different ways to create the perfect look.
Read on for more information about why you might want to consider interlock stone:
Quick and easy to install
When compared to other materials such as gravel or asphalt, interlock stone can be installed incredibly quickly and easily. As a further benefit, you can use the patio or walkway essentially immediately after the installation is complete, instead of having to wait for a period of time for the surface to settle.
Strong and durable for low maintenance
Interlock stone is an especially durable building material that is certain to hold up over many years of wear and tear. With proper installation techniques, you can expect your interlock to last for over 30 years. And, as a further benefit, if one paver is damaged due to an accident, you can simply remove the stone and replace it with a new one quickly and easily.
Many styles to choose from
Another benefit of interlock is that there is a near endless variety of styles, colours and shapes to choose from. This gives you the ability to fully customize your look and tailor the materials to your vision.
Safe, non-slip options
With many options of interlock stone to choose from, you can certainly find a style that includes non-skid or non-slip options. This makes the stone much easier and safer to walk on, especially when the surface is wet. This can be helpful either after a large rain storm, or if you are using interlock around a pool area.
Requires ongoing weed control
It’s worth mentioning that one of the primary drawbacks with interlocking stones is the need for weed control.
Over time, weeds will attempt to grow through cracks between the stones, ruining the pristine look. This challenge can be mitigated first and foremost by making sure the interlock is installed properly. Using polymeric sand during install binds the interlock pavers together and limits the growth of weeds.
However, you will still likely need to perform maintenance on an annual basis to identify and control any weed growth before it can continue to cause damage.
Time to get started!
Once all the questions are cleared up and confirmed, it’s time for the work to start! Having a landscape company like VS Landscape come in for an open and honest consultation is a great way to learn more about the process and any potential costs.
If you have any additional questions or if you simply want to get started with a project, reach out to us today!