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determining the angle of the finished patio away from the home, and what drainage extras would need to be bought. Patios are generally laid at a 1 per cent gradient, as opposed to the acceptable 2 per cent for driveways. This allows for the comfort level, as it certainly would not be comfortable to place a chair on a noticeable slope. Here, look at the layout of the patio, and see with the expert, where extra drainage would be needed as this will add to cost.

Regulations on walling.

When a raised patio is installed, regulations exist that say that if the patio creates a sheer drop, it must have either safety rails or a wall to make it safe. Look at the different alternatives in advance, since installation of any of these is different and needs to be assessed from both a budget and aesthetic point of view. From wrought iron, to pillars, whatever walling is installed should be stable and meet regulations.

*Tiled patios
*Natural stone patios
*Raised patios away from the house

Tiled patios.

In the case of tiled patios, the planning stages will not only include the structure, which is covered later in this article. Tiled patios which are planned carefully can enhance the look of the combination between the home and the patio finishes. Here, in the planning stages, check different types of outdoor quality tiles against the color of the home before deciding which are the best tiles to use. It is important also to look at which adhesives are used for the tiling, as incorrect tile adhesive in an outdoor environment will mean that they are more prone to wear.

The reason this is important in the planning stage is that the cost will need to be added to the budget and as tiling is relatively expensive, the choice plays a huge part in overall cost as well as the quantity of adhesive needed..

Natural Stone patios.

Again, this should be chosen and priced up because the variety of stone finishes available is enormous, and checking color match to suit your environment and the home can make or break the success of the project. Look into how these are applied and add the materials for the base of the stonework to your budget as well as the cost of stonework itself. Choice brings complication and the price of stone varies considerably. Taking this into account in the initial stages of planning is vital. After all, what would be the point of all the work to raise a patio, if a satisfactory finish goes beyond your budget?

Raised patios away from the home.

In many large gardens, a raised patio

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