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DIY & Home Improvement

beac

(9,992 posts) Tue May 28, 2013, 03:52 PM May 2013

Anyone put in a patio in New England? [View all]

I've been researching the options for our soon-to-be home and gather that the hard freeze conditions and long winters must be considered when decided what kind of materials to use.

My preference would be for stone over brick.

Neither mr. beac or I have ever installed a patio, but we are both handy. Is this a possible DIY project or do the cold conditions require an expert?

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Anyone put in a patio in New England? [View all] beac May 2013 OP

Paving stones set into a well prepared sand bed Warpy May 2013 #1

Some tips on sand and pavers: jeff47 May 2013 #3

Thanks! Very helpful. beac May 2013 #4

I've also been reading about "floating" decks (not attached to house) beac May 2013 #5

No, joist hangers on the house Warpy May 2013 #7

Around here-Wisconsin- digonswine May 2013 #2

The leveling is another intimidating part. beac May 2013 #6

It truly needs to run off- digonswine May 2013 #8

Tell me when I've reach my annoying question limit but... beac May 2013 #9

Not annoying at all- digonswine May 2013 #10

One more thing- digonswine May 2013 #11

Yay for no weeding! beac May 2013 #12