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Patios pleasant for entertaining THE If ALTON HILLS HOMESTYLE Wednesday May 1 article is provided by local lleallors and the Ontario Real Estate Association OKEA for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market For centuries patios have pro vided homeowners with a plea outdoor place to entertain dine or just relax Whether pie or elaborate brick or con crete a patio is an extension of your living space and can give you endless hours of outdoor pleasure during the spring and summer months Traditionally defined as inner roofless courtyards patios were popular places of retreat and solitude in olden times often enhanced by fountains and at tractive flowers However todays patios are as individual and unique as the homeowners who plan them Round or square large or small patios can be designed as multifunctional areas to ac commodate all family members A wide array of patio paving materials is also available to suit virtually every homeowners taste and budget If youre planning a patio youre probably most inclined to locate it in your backyard However some homeowners with limited space have ingeniously incorporated their patios into their front yards surrounding them with attractive privacy fences and landscaping Patios can also be designed to complement an existing deck The possibilities are endless Before you decide on a design or paving material for your patio make sure you plan your project thoroughly and take a good look needs and budget Do you plan to incorporate elaborate design factors into your Do you want to create special separate pocket patios as designated play areas for your children Do you want to include special features like a built in sandbox or attractive planters for greenery When planning it also impor to keep weather factors in mind Depending on the ex posure your patio surface can absorb and reflect a lot of heal during the height of the summer season If you have very little shade near the area where you plan to locate your patio you may want to install a special protective covering or lattice to diffuse the sunlight and consequently cut down on the heat An overhang with a retractable canvas or bamboo cover for example can be very effective The cover can be pulled back on cooler days so that warm sunshine can penetrate the area Your choices will also be deter mined by what you want to use your patio for If you plan to do a lot of entertaining you may want a more ornate detailed look If you plan to use your patio as a casual outdoor living area then you may want a fairly simple look with a surface thats slip- rests and easy to keep clean Ideally you should try to choose a patio material that blends in naturally with your home Avoid picking colors or materials that will clash SIZE You should also take a realistic look at the size and shape of your lot Remember that a fairly large patio will diminish the size of your lawn but a small patio may not be big enough for entertaining more than four or five people at a time And dont forget to consider the cost of your project If youre planning to build the patio yourself youll want to get a good idea of all the materials you 11 need Consult some literature on the subject magazines and how to books and talk to the ap propriate people You should be able to get some tips from the ex at your building supply tre COST The cost of your patio will vary in accordance with the type of material you decide to use Brick stone concrete and tile are all popular options Each can create a distinctly different look depen ding on the effect you want and of course your budget Concrete is usually the most costeffective doit yourself op tion whereas brick and tile can be more expensive You can use a combination of these materials to create a very unique look For in stance squares of concrete bordered by stone or brickwork can be very attractive You may want to use prefabricated con crete pads 2 MILL STREET E ACTON 4168734937 TORONTO UNE HEATHER WHITING SCOTLAND Associate Broker 8532086 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