Cool Things You Might Not Know You Can Do with Brick Pavers
Lots of people think that brick pavers are just that; bricks used to create paved, flat surfaces, like sidewalks, driveways and patios. But did you know that pavers can be used to create lots of great features for your home? If you are looking for a landscape upgrade, and are looking for some ideas for unique and fun features, here are some great things you can do with brick pavers that you might not have thought about.
Raised Garden Beds
So, you probably know about this feature. Brick pavers can be used for building raised garden beds. What’s so cool about this? Well, many people don’t realize that brick pavers are actually the perfect material for garden beds. Brick pavers create an attractive transition between lawn, hardscapes, and your garden. Pavers can be stacked in virtually any shape and size and can make really attractive tiered gardens. Even better, because the bricks are not a single, solid piece, they allow for good drainage which is important for a healthy garden.
Fire Pits and Fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits are fast becoming a must-have for a great outdoor living space. Brick pavers are an ideal material for constructing these outdoor gathering spots. Not only are brick pavers attractive and able to coordinate with your existing patio, deck or landscape features, but they are also very durable. Many materials used for fire pits or fire places don’t do as well at standing up to heat as brick pavers do.
Outdoor Kitchens
So you’ve got a fire pit or a fireplace, why not add a matching outdoor kitchen? Your outdoor living space isn’t complete without a kitchen. Just like with fire pits and fireplaces, brick pavers can be used to build or face your outdoor kitchen. Brick pavers make a great cooking surface, and just like with fire pits and fireplaces, the variety of textures and colors of pavers available means that you can coordinate your new outdoor kitchen with the rest of your landscape features, too!
Water Features
Brick pavers are a great material for constructing backyard ponds and water features. Because they can stack in a variety of shapes, and come in a variety of sizes, colors and textures, brick pavers are perfect for building a beautiful pond or waterfall. And since brick pavers can be sealed to be watertight, you don’t have to worry about the water damaging your pavers or breaking them down.
Sandboxes
Yes, brick pavers make great sandboxes. If you have small children that love to play outdoors, why not build them a cool sandbox using pavers, at the same time you are building those raised garden beds? Pavers don’t get as hot as concrete or even some types of landscape timbers, so they are safe in the heat of the summer. They also provide a built-in bench that kids (or parents) can sit on. What’s even better, is when your kids have grown out of the sandbox, it can easily be converted into another garden.
Hire a Shelby Twp Brick Paver
Brick pavers are an amazingly versatile building material for your home. If you are looking for a Shelby Twp brick paver to add paver features to your outdoor spaces, the professionals at PMS Diversified Construction are ready to help. For more information on our brick paving services or how we can help you, please call us at 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS.