Stone & Concrete vs Wood & Composite Patios. Our contractors Can Help You Decide.

We can build outdoor floor areas with wood, stone or composite wood (which is a type of hard wearing plastic). Depending on your budget, aesthetic requirements and usage needs, any of these materials can be used. If you are undecided, our contractors can assess your situation and make recommendations.

This house uses a combination of concrete and stone tiles for their outdoor flooring. The variation adds to the property's unique look. We can build any combination of hard surfaces.

What to consider when choosing wood or stone/tile/concrete

Hard Surface Patios

A stone patio is constructed from hardscape materials like natural stone pavers, tiles and concrete. Installation is straightforward, especially on flat ground. Stone requires minimal maintenance— occasional cleaning with a garden hose and power washing and resealing every few years, depending on the stone type. Hardscape patios are known for their longevity and resilience against harsh weather, making them a safer choice in areas prone to snow or fires. Patios offer more privacy than elevated structures.

Wood Patios

Despite hard surface patios being more durable, homeowners can often opt for a wood patio. Wood offers warm, natural aesthetic appeal that stone cannot offer. Wood is available in a range of appearances and price points. Pressure-treated pine is easy to find and very affordable. Cedar and redwood offer a step up in quality and appearance, while exotic woods like tiger wood and mahogany provide a unique look with a more expensive price tag. A well built patio, sealed correctly with a protective varnish should last many years.

This wood patio is the right aesthetic choice for this home. Along with the installed pool, it gives the space a light, airy beach feeling.

Wood Decks

If your outdoor living space needs to be elevated, you need a deck. Sloping grades, and main floor access requirements will necessitate a deck, usually made out of wood. Wood is easy to cut and construction can easily be done on site. Decks allow for storage underneath, therefore can be a space saving measure. Elevated decks can offer views that patios cannot. However, there can be less privacy.

Composite Patios and Decks

Because wood needs to be finished to maintain it's original beauty, those who want something lower maintenance may opt for composite decking or patios, which is made from a combination of wood fibers and plastic materials. While they often cost more than wood, composite materials offer the promise of greater durability and less maintenance. Well installed, they can look almost as good a natural wood.  

We offer many Outdoor installation services, so you Can Have More Options

Because we can offer a range of different services from various trades,  we can help you plan your projects better. Sometimes, a full makeover of your outdoor space requires allocating your financial resources in ways that would maximize the final look and functionality of the space, while staying within budget. That's one of the reasons Turvey Seasonal Maintenance become a one-stop shop. It just made project management easier for our customers.