With the steady growth of the aging population comes the shift in trends of favourite past times and hobbies. In America, more and more people are being hit by the cocooning wave. A growing number of Americans prefer to spend lots of time at home particularly on their own outdoor spaces. Porches, decks, and patios covered with concrete patio pavers have become the go-to places for personal relaxation, cooking and entertaining guests. It is not surprising to find backyards being transformed to luxurious extensions of a house. Among home improvement materials, patio pavers are becoming increasingly popular due to their aesthetics, durability and affordability.

Patio pavers is a collective term used to refer to any type of paver, such as concrete patio pavers, that is utilized in the construction of an outdoor patio deck. These materials add vibrancy and elegance to patios, making them more inviting and relaxing spaces.

In general, patio pavers are classified into three main categories based on the type of raw material used to manufacture them. Concrete patio pavers fall under the concrete pavers category. As the name suggests, these are pavers made from concrete. Brick pavers collectively refer to pavers that are made from clay, while stone pavers refer to pavers made from natural stones such as granite and sandstone. These pavers are available in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes to suit any design concept or impart a particular mood.

Concrete patio pavers, brick pavers and stone pavers can be cut and laid in any form to achieve certain patterns. Some popularly used patterns in laying pavers are the following:

• Herringbone – This is considered the most popular and the most formal pattern. It has a zigzag type design and is ideal for covering irregular areas
• Running Bond – This is a simple yet versatile design. Pavers such as concrete patio pavers are laid at an angle to recreate a curve pattern
• Basket-Weave – In this pattern, pavers are laid vertically and horizontally to replicate the basket weave design. This is ideal for casual settings.
• Circle – Brick, stone or concrete patio pavers are laid to form a circle design. This pattern is very popular yet it can be difficult to install. The challenging part of this pattern is the formation of the curves.
• Fan – A pattern of gentle arches is used to replicate the fan. This pattern is typically applied to walkways and driveways.
• Random – This pattern uses four different sizes of pavers in one application.
• Mixed – This pattern uses three to four different shapes of pavers and is commonly used as borders of the Circle and Fan patterns.

Using patio pavers will potentially enhance outdoor spaces. Create more visually appealing environments to complement outdoor spaces with these materials.