February 21, 2005

By: Fran Christie
Website: http://www.outdoor-furniture-plus.com

A Slate Patio is a Great Surface for Your Patio

Slate is generally a dark bluish grey color, but you will also find slate paving stones in a gentle green, soft tans and browns, grey, black, red, plum, gold, pink and variegated colors.

A patio made from slate can be constructed in a grid using slate that is uniform squares or rectangles. Or a patio can be laid using slate that comes in odd shaped pieces and must be put together much like a puzzle.

Slate is a great surface for patios for more than one reason. First of all it is a slip resistant surface because of its dense construction. Secondly a slate surface can withstand the trials of weather extremes and come out looking great.

Preparation for a slate patio is important as the better the site is prepared the easier it is to lay the slate and the better the finished product. By following well laid out do it yourself plans online you can build your own patio for a fraction of the cost of having one built for you.

However, not every one is a do it yourself person. In this case a local contractor well schooled in handling slate can have your patio ready for partying in no time at all.

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About The Author:

Fran Christie is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.outdoor-furniture-plus.com.  Helping you find quality outdoor furniture, hammocks, chairs, lighting and more!