Thomas So, you want to make an area in your garden that is suitable for a seating area or somewhere to play. A piece of your garden that has a hard surface. The best two options for this is either patio or decking, but which will be right for you? Today, we are going to share with you some key facts about them both, to help you to decide which is the best for you.
All About Patio
A patio is possibly the most commonly used material for making a hard standing area in gardens. This is a more expensive option as it does require some skills and lots of material to lay the patio safely.
The main benefits of using a patio are that it does give a hard flat surface for you to place any furniture on. It is also very easy to maintain due to it being easy to spray down clean. Finally, patios are also the perfect place for children to play. With them being able to ride their bikes or scooters on the patio. As well as play with chalk and water without causing any damage.
All About Decking
If you are looking for something that is a more raised area for seating, decking will be your best option. It is slightly raised above ground level, meaning there is an area below for water to escape to. However, as it is raised it can be less safe for children, as they could trip and hurt themselves. Decking also becomes very slippery when made wet, meaning you want to keep this as dry as possible.
Decking is however much cheaper to have installed as it is a much simpler process. It is also still very easy to care for with you only need to keep it free from any debris.