Patio Pavers in Denver—Let’s Talk Aesthetics

One of the most trenchant criticisms of modern construction—a suffocating sameness—extends down to the choice of patio pavers in Denver. Often, even when there is some attempt by the developer to create differentiation in the houses of a development, the residents soon discover that the cookie cutter is still at work on their patios and walks.

There is a choice out there to break up the geometric visual monotony of most patio pavers in Denver—Belgard’s Mega-Arble series.

There is no rule of architecture or landscape design that says that patios and walks made from interlocking patio pavers need be square or rectangular, with neatly cut off or bordered edges. In fact, before transportable poured concrete was a reality, a hardscape for outdoor entertaining, or a walkway from the house to the garden shed, was made from cut stones that were emplaced into prepared soil by hand.

Belgard’s Mega-Arble is an interlocking patio paver system that is perfect for Denver. Here we appreciate the rough-hewn beauty our natural environment has to offer. From an aesthetic standpoint, this natural look abhors angularity and perfect symmetry. This is why Mega-Arble is a great compromise—it’s still interlocking and laid out geometrically—only in a triangular pattern called “three stone tessellated,” that is to say a “cloverleaf.” If you remember your grade school geometry, four equilateral triangles make a square, albeit in this case one with irregular edges on the perimeter.

Along with meticulous molding of the pavers themselves that alłow the edges to mate together in various orientations, the tessellated layout is the entire visual trick of Mega-Arble. If you or your clients, want to not undermine the illusion by laying out a bounded geometric shape, particularly on walkways, you lay the Belgard Mega-Arble in a winding path that follows the contours of the landscaping rather than dominate its way over it in a straight line. Just trim the irregular edge that reveals there is a pattern at work, or obscure the edges with soil, decorative rock, or bark dust.

The end result is patios and walkways that break out of the ordinary while still offering the ease of installation and care that interlocking patio pavers offer in Denver. No cracking or frost heaving like poured concrete can face. Like we said, these are the perfect patio pavers for Denver.

Contact ProCoat Systems of Denver to see these and other great pavers in our contractor pavilion, and discuss the product’s technical information with one of our seasoned specialists.

This article was originally posted at http://www.procoatsystems.com/patio-pavers-get-aesthetic-design-possible/

Rock Veneer for Fireplace Surround

After a decade or so, brick fireplaces often begin to seem tired and dated. That impression becomes especially noticeable after other areas of the interior have been upgraded, and the overall impact of the renovations become severely diminished by that same old fireplace surround.

Many homeowners believe that once they have a yellow, red, or brown brick fireplace, they are stuck with it as long as they remain in the home. Furthermore, as some of these bricks become permanently fire-stained, they too become a fact of life, and nothing short of a major demolition will solve the problem.

ProCoat of Denver has the perfect solution for those homeowners with problem fireplaces situated either inside or out.

Real Stone Systems

A close supplier to ProCoat in Denver, Realstone Systems offers a vast selection of options for home interior and exterior remodeling with stone veneer products. Stone styles including from quartz, marble, and slate come in planks or panels that can be easily applied to any surface to add architectural drama and beauty to that old fireplace. The project can be a simple surround to cover the existing material or may extend to the ceiling or the entire wall for added effect.

Realstone is a manufactured product produced from real stone tailings that come from quarries. The artisans at Realstone can shape, tint, and style the rock into beautiful planks or panels for easy application. As a strong endorsement for the durability of Realstone products, the company offers a limited fifty-year warranty.

The real values of Realstone manufactured stone veneer products are in the long-lasting durability, ease of application, choices of color and texture, and relatively low cost.  

Restoring that fireplace is far easier and less expensive than you may think. A new fireplace surround will add beauty to your family or living room while complementing all the other improvements in the home.  

Not Only for the Interior

Dress up your patio and exterior surfaces with Realstone stone veneers. Those outdoor entertainment areas and fireplaces can be transformed from tired brick and concrete eyesores into elegant architectural features.

Contact ProCoat in Denver

For more information about Realstone System’s products, reach out to the ProCoat Denver professionals to answer any questions about fireplace surrounds, real or manufactured stone veneers, and any installation questions. ProCoat is a distributor of Realstone products and will be glad to help with any questions. Call ProCoat Denver at 303-322-9009 for more information.