Custom Paver Patio in Charlotte, NC
The Challenge
This Charlotte, NC homeowner needed an outdoor space that solved a specific problem — drainage, sloped grading, an underused yard, or a transition between indoor and outdoor living — without compromising the look of the home. Our team scoped the site, identified the constraints, and proposed a design built around the way the family actually uses the space.
The Design & Material Selection
For this project we specified Concrete pavers, chosen for durability in Charlotte's freeze-thaw cycles and for the way the color and texture sit against the home's existing architecture. The layout was drawn to match the home's sight lines, the lawn's natural grade, and the way the family moves between the house, patio, and yard.
The Final Result
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The Grade
Installing the proper grade for a paver patio should be the top priority for any hardscape project. Digging out the dirt is the first step, followed by approximately 4” of compacted ABC (aggregate base composite). Properly tamping the ABC is the key to success for creating the correct grade. Adding screenings and placing the pavers are all easily done with a Grade A ABC base. Sloping the rest of the lawn for drainage is also important and taken care post paver patio.
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