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<\/a>Many\u00a0homeowners think that a deck is the best option for their home and fail to consider the benefits of patios<\/a> and patio enclosures in Atlanta. Before you decide on a deck, take\u00a0time to research a patio and whether this may be a better choice.<\/p>\nThere are many reasons that a patio may be a better choice than a deck, including:<\/h3>\n
1. Less Maintenance:<\/b>\u00a0A patio is often easier to maintain over time than a deck. You don’t have to refinish a patio each year and cleaning it only\u00a0requires a good pressure washing. Every several years you should also sweep sand into the joins\u00a0of any\u00a0stone blocks to help maintain an even surface.
\n2. Lower Costs:<\/b> Both material and labor costs tend to be lower for a patio than a wooden deck. You can use an existing concrete pad to reduce costs or pour a new one for a lower cost than the metal, wood, or composite materials required for\u00a0a deck. Labor costs are also lower because it takes\u00a0less time to pour a patio than building a deck board\u00a0by board.
\n3. Complements the landscaping:\u00a0<\/b>A patio increases the visual interest of your yard because of its natural integration with surrounding landscaping. You can easily design the patio<\/a> to complement your existing plants and trees.<\/p>\n