With the spring season arriving, many homeowners are turning their efforts to the outdoors. Enhancing your property will two-fold by extending your outdoor living season! However, when considering the prep work that needs to go into installing a brick walkways in Wellesley, MA, a lot of people tend to shy away from task.
Lucky for you, Cataldo Landscaping and Masonry understands how imperative each part of the process is to the overall longevity and durability of your project!
Here, our professionals provide you with a quick glimpse of what to expect when taking on walkway or patio installation. Don’t worry, if you’re a bit overwhelmed, we’re here to help!
Leveling the Surface
You would never want the buy a home with uneven flooring that noticeably slopes from room to room So, why should your walkway be any different? As an extension of your living space, you should be able to confidently walk across your brick patio or walkway and feel safe knowing you won’t trip or fall. Besides, ensuring a level surface at the start of your project provides the best environment for a patio that will last you a lifetime!
Keeping Bricks in Place
Going hand in hand with obtaining a level surface, it’s also just as important that your bricks are laid flat. However, without the level ground this task will be nearly impossible. While it may not seem a big deal, shifting or moving bricks can become a significant hazard. Once a single brick is no longer set in place, it often causes a domino effect to all other pieces.
Drainage
Though slopes on brick patios are generally not noticeable, they often exist to support proper draining. This is especially important in New England, where we face both melting snow and an abundance of rain during certain times of the year.
Weed Infestation
The crushed and compacted gravel laid between bricks helps maintain the dirt underneath the surface. Blocking these pathways for weeds and other plants means there is less likelihood for you to see unwanted sprouts between pavers.
For the past 3 generations, Cataldo Landscaping and Masonry has been serving Massachusetts communities as the go-to installer for brick walkways and patios. We want you to not only love the product we put down, but are also satisfied with the quality of our work!