Slate Patio
A Slate Patio is a Great Surface for Your Patio

February 21, 2005

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

A Slate Patio is a Great Surface for Your Patio

A slate patio can be constructed by various materials. Slate is defined as an argillaceous rock, which readily splits into thin plates, any rock or stone having a slate like structure, or an artificial material, resembling slate, and used as a ground covering for a patio or terrace. So when you are purchasing slate patios you need to examine what you are getting and how much you are paying for it.

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!

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