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 Flagstone offers a sleek and traditional look, giving your landscape a touch of class. 
With its aesthetic as well as practical advantages, Flagstone is by far
the most commonly used type of stone for patios, walkways, decking, and
coping around pools. Projecting an ambiance of of stability, strength, and
'groundedness' to the earth, flagstone is at home within any landscape from
'black-tie' to informal gardens. 
Flagstone is a large flat natural stone, providing a cooling aspect by its
very nature. It easily absorbs the heaving and contracting of subsoils,
a common occurrence in the Greater Houston area! Flagstone comes in a wide
array of composition size, color, and thickness. The coloration of flagstone
is primarily earth tones, such as, tan, blue, and red in varying shades
and combinations.   Pea gravel is mixed in concrete 
to form a rough-textured, pebbly surface called exposed aggregate concrete.
A colorful pea gravel walkway transforms the lawn with an unsightly worn
path into a work of art. Pea gravel decking is an inexpensive and eye-catching
alternative around your pool!  Slate is a popular paving stone. A dense, fine-grained metamorphic rock, it makes an attractive and durable paving surface. Made from layers of slate rock, slate varies in thickness and color. Each tile has a unique cascade of color, ranging from browns to greys to greens. Pattern Concrete Pattern concrete is a stamped-in-place decorative concrete system that duplicates nature's textures with incredible realism in the proven medium of concrete at a fraction of the cost of conventional materials.  
is becoming more popular due to the wide variety of patterns and colors
available, its lower cost, and its ability to be customized to match any
design specifications. It has over 55 natural patterns and 30 standard colors.
 It
can be colored and stamped in a variety of textures to simulate brick, cobblestone,
flagstone, aslar, wood, and other materials by stamping geometric designs
into partially set concrete. Or, it can create a dramatic effect by using
it in combination with other stone or tile elements for complex designs
on steps, courtyards, and fountains.  Concrete is a simple, versatile, and economical way to improve the appearance any surface! Simple renovation techniques hold the key to turning your unimaginative concrete slab into a more appealing design by combining or applying color, pattern or textured finishes.  Combine
concrete with contrasting materials, such as pavers, bricks or tiles to
create a dramatic effect. Or, combine pattern concrete with color to simulate
brick, flagstone, and other paving materials.  
is an effective way to improve the appearance of old or new concrete to
create an attractive surface that blends well with any landscape. is becoming
more popular
due to the wide variety of patterns and colors available and its lower cost.
It is widely used in combination with other stone or tile elements for complex
designs to create the textured look of stone, or shapes without texture.
Textured finishes include exposed aggregate,
troweled, broomed, travertine, rock salt, semi-smooth, smooth, pattern,
and hand-tooled. The most popular is exposed aggregate with its lightly
rugged, colorful, and durable pebbly surface.
 Sundeck
is an exciting new way to combine color, texture and character with the
economy, durability, and strength of concrete. It is a proven cement resurfacing
material that can be applied on new or old concrete for any type of hardscaping,
including pool decks, coping, walkways, and patios. Sundeck is colored concrete that provides superior compression, flexural strength
and the same life expectancy as concrete. Cooler under-foot than concrete,
a non-skid finish, easy maintenance with occasional hosing, and the ability
to apply it without draining the pool makes it a viable alternative for
a beautiful, permanent paving surface.   Interlocking
pavers have been used for thousands of years as a reliable and easy-to-maintain
paving surface. The early Romans used this method of paving in the construction
of their all important road system: some of which remain intact today.  Interlocking
pavers have evolved into a sophisticated product available in an endless
variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Interlocking together, they
are commonly
used as decking on courtyards, patios and walkways, and around pools. Although
interlocking pavers are significantly less expensive than real brick, stones
and tiles, there is a wide variation in price among pavers depending on
its size, thickness and texture. They are a wonderful choice for paving
material as they are attractive and inexpensive, long lasting, low maintenance,
easy to replace and add on to, integrate with any landscape, and resist
cracking.  Brick is timeless and invokes a nostalgic warmth. It's no wonder they are the most adaptable and popular paving material for driveways, patios, pool decks, retaining walls, walkways, and border material. Brick
is available in a bewildering array of colors, sizes, shapes, and textures;
requires little maintenance; and can be laid in an infinite number of interesting
patterns due to its modular shape. All of these qualities make brick suitable
material for any architectural style, from traditional to contemporary!
Paving brick, different from common and face brick, is composed of special clays and fired at higher temperatures for longer periods. Therefore, it is stronger than common brick and also half the thickness. Designed for mortarless installation, it is an ideal paving material! Unknown hardscaping feature. Please click another hardscaping type! Browse our Photo Gallery for more pictures of the hardscaping features we offer! |
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