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DIY patio

Discussion in 'Off Topic [BG]' started by Blueszilla, Jul 17, 2013.

  1. Jul 17, 2013 #1
    Blueszilla

    Blueszilla Bassist ordinaire

    Apr 2, 2003
    The Duke City
    An old HS buddy of mine has a company that makes pavers for the backyard/patio application. He has some patents on a few proprietary shapes they designed. A few months ago a group of us did some charity work and he donated the materials and it came out so nice I decided to try it with a small space in my yard. I'm about halfway through it. I like the way it's turning out. Whaddya think?
     

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  2. Jul 17, 2013 #2
    elgecko

    elgecko

    Apr 30, 2007
    Anasleim, CA
    Not crazy about the random gray one but very nice nonetheless!
     
  3. Jul 17, 2013 #3
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    Sweet! By "Duke City" do you mean Durham? I may have to get up with your buddy.
     
  4. Jul 17, 2013 #4
    Blueszilla

    Blueszilla Bassist ordinaire

    Apr 2, 2003
    The Duke City
    The pavers come in gray and terra cotta, and I purchased in bulk so I get what I get. I don't mind the color change much at all. YMMV.

    'Duke City' is what the locals use for Albuquerque. Something about it being named for a duke from Spain.
     
  5. Jul 17, 2013 #5
    elgecko

    elgecko

    Apr 30, 2007
    Anasleim, CA
    I do like the squiggly edges. Seems a lot easier than trying to make the runs perfectly parallel to an existing straight edge.
     
  6. Jul 18, 2013 #6
    Eric Perry

    Eric Perry

    Jun 16, 2002
    Make a left at the Taco Bell
    Very nice. Love the shapes.
     
  7. Jul 18, 2013 #7
    Epidrake

    Epidrake

    May 24, 2011
    Love the look especially the random grey ones. Breaks up the look in a good way.
     
  8. Jul 18, 2013 #8
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    People are putting patents on shapes?

    -Mike
     
  9. Jul 18, 2013 #9
    Blueszilla

    Blueszilla Bassist ordinaire

    Apr 2, 2003
    The Duke City
    In a way, I guess. I'm not sure of how the patent (pending) reads, but it's for the way the pavers fit together. For this particular shape, there are three sizes, small medium and large. All three can be used alone, or in any combination with the others. I chose a single size for cost and weight, these are the small ones. So in a sense, I suppose, you're right, it's the shape of the three edges, where they will always fit.
     
  10. Jul 18, 2013 #10
    Jim Nazium

    Jim Nazium

    Jun 19, 2007
    Takoma Park, MD (DC)
    Looks nice! I like it. I want to put a patio in my backyard, and I'm pondering doing it myself, but I will probably just pay someone to do it. I don't want it to look like amateur hour.
     
  11. Jul 18, 2013 #11
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    I would be interested in making a walkway in my backyard with them. How do I get them in Washington State? The walkway would be about 20' long and about 2' wide. No preference on size of the blocks, but I like the gray better.

    -Mike
     
  12. Jul 18, 2013 #12
    Blueszilla

    Blueszilla Bassist ordinaire

    Apr 2, 2003
    The Duke City
    Did you move back?

    I'm not sure, but I think he has a distribution deal with Lowe's or Home Depot and they may be available there. I know he does with a couple of other patio paver shapes, but these I can't say, but will ask him. He lives close to our community garden.
     
  13. Jul 18, 2013 #13
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    We are moving back the end of September. The wife and I are already lining up some projects. I'll check the local HD and Lowes when we get there. Thanks for the pics and info. If you hear any different about HD/Lowes, let me know please.

    -Mike
     
  14. Jul 18, 2013 #14
    Blueszilla

    Blueszilla Bassist ordinaire

    Apr 2, 2003
    The Duke City
  15. Jul 18, 2013 #15
    MJ5150

    MJ5150 Moderator Staff Member

    Apr 12, 2001
    Olympia, WA
    Score! I'm totally buying some.

    -Mike
     
  16. Jul 18, 2013 #16
    elgecko

    elgecko

    Apr 30, 2007
    Anasleim, CA
    That looks neat with the mixed sizes!