Backyard patio paver pattern: herringbone or random?
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Anonymous
| Herringbone. The orderliness appeals to me. |
Anonymous
If you don't put it over poured concrete it can settle and weeds can grow in between. It's an added cost but well worth it. |
Anonymous
You have no idea what you are talking about. Poured concrete to stop setting and weeds? Properly laid pavers sits on top of fabric barrier, compacted gravel base and coarse sand. If any significant settling occurs despite the compacting, the pavers are lifted up and more coarse sand is added. No one in their right mind puts poured concrete below pavers. |
Anonymous
Nope, that's what a compacted base is for. You always have compacted gravel base under any patio, regardless of whether the pavers are set on top of the concrete or the compacted gravel. We ended up with poured concrete under the pavers, but it's not necessary. A properly compacted base with pavers set on top will do just fine as well. |
Anonymous
| I prefer herringbone, and don't care what is in style. |
Anonymous
Yes they do.. like I said, you can really do it either way. Some people prefer concrete as it's an added layer, but it's not necessary. For a paver driveway, it might be beneficial. A backyard patio, completely optional. You ALWAYS have a compacted gravel base, regardless of concrete.. |
Anonymous
| I only like herringbone with straight edge, I don't like it in that installation. |
Anonymous
| I prefer the random pattern, personally, but they're both fine. |
Anonymous
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If it were red brick, I'd say herringbone.
But you are going with neutrals and I think the random would look better. |
Anonymous
| random |
Anonymous
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herringbone
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Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| The most important consideration--what is the style of the house? |
Anonymous
+1. Herringbone is slightly more traditional and random is slightly more modern. I prefer herringbone. |
Anonymous
| Herringbone! it's a classic style that is enjoying a revival - as a classic though, it'll always be in style |