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If you’re a hardscape professional, you already know how much the right surface can define an outdoor space. Natural stone, porcelain and concrete pavers can give a patio, pool deck, walkway or courtyard a sense of permanence that feels connected
A well-designed outdoor environment rarely happens one surface at a time. The stone surrounding the pool relates to the patio, the patio relates to the architecture, and the landscape helps connect the entire property. Materials are selected as part of
There is a meaningful difference between a deck and a terrace. A deck often feels like something added to a house, while a terrace feels like part of the architecture itself. It has weight, permanence, and a visual connection to
For years, homeowners have treated patios and decks as two separate kinds of outdoor spaces. A patio gets stone, porcelain, or concrete pavers, while an elevated deck gets wood or composite boards. There are practical reasons this became the norm,
Outdoor living has traditionally been divided by elevation. At ground level, homeowners have patios built with natural stone, porcelain, or concrete pavers. When the same project moves above grade, however, the materials often change. The stone stops and wood or
When most homeowners picture natural stone, porcelain, or pavers outdoors, they picture them at ground level. Maybe it’s a stone patio just outside the back door, a porcelain terrace overlooking the yard, or pavers surrounding the pool. These are materials
When planning a new deck, patio, pool surround, or outdoor living space, most people start with the surface. They compare wood and composite, look at porcelain and natural stone, consider pavers, collect samples, and start narrowing down colors and styles.
Walk through a well-designed backyard and you will often see beautiful natural stone, porcelain, or concrete pavers underfoot. The patio may flow into a pool deck, a walkway, an outdoor kitchen, or a carefully landscaped entertaining area. Then the space
Natural stone, porcelain, brick, and concrete pavers have long been among the most enduring materials in American outdoor architecture. They form terraces and courtyards, surround pools, create garden paths, and establish the transition between a home and its landscape. We
After a full summer of cookouts, family dinners, wet feet, hot afternoons, spilled drinks, patio furniture, pets, kids, rain, and direct sun, you probably know a lot more about your deck than you did in May. Maybe it performed exactly
For many homeowners planning a new deck, the decision eventually comes down to two familiar choices: wood or composite. Wood typically costs less upfront but requires more maintenance over time. Premium composite costs more, but offers a lower-maintenance alternative and
Creating a high-end outdoor living space usually means making a series of upgrades. Homeowners choose premium decking, architectural railings, integrated lighting, an outdoor kitchen, better furniture, and carefully designed landscaping. Each choice adds to the finished space, but one of
By the time September arrives, most homeowners have a pretty good idea of how well their deck is working for them. After a full summer of cookouts, family gatherings, morning coffee and evenings outside, the little problems are harder to
Summer Does Not Have to End at Labor Day There is something about the first cool evening of late summer that makes people assume outdoor living season is winding down. The days get a little shorter, the evenings get a
A Few Months of Summer Can Change a Deck At the beginning of summer, your deck may have looked pretty good. Maybe you cleaned it in the spring, put down a fresh coat of stain, or finally touched up the
Silca System™ StoneDeks™ makes it possible to build elevated outdoor spaces with the beauty and permanence of hardscape.
Permanent Outdoor Living starts with a better foundation.
Silca System™ StoneDeks™ is the structural system that makes Elevated Hardscape possible.
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StoneDeks can cost about 16% less than premium composite decking.
2.5M+ sq. ft. installed.
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