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Umbriano & Copthorne Pool Deck

Umbriano

Umbriano & Copthorne Pool Deck

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To achieve this look, try:

Umbriano in Summer Wheat by Unilock with Copthorne, 3-color blend.

Unique Design Detail:

Designate & differentiate outdoor living areas with contrasting paver choices. Let the function of the spaces help narrow down the selection of pavers. Each paver is rated for a specific type of environment and use.

 

Are you interested in investigating more details?  Get a free estimate from a local contractor!  Complete our Find a Contractor form.

Unilock can help with ideas, inspirations and considerations with their Pool Deck Design Advice.

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Umbriano, Copthorne & Brussels Pool Deck

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Umbriano, Copthorne & Brussels Pool Deck

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To achieve this look, try:

Unilock Umbriano, Summer Wheat with Copthorne, Burgundy Red accent and Brussels Fullnose, Sandstone Pool Coping.

Unique Design Detail:

A free-form swimming pool with a fire-pit island. Don’t be square; think outside the box!

Stop by our Outdoor Idea Center 7 days a week for paver style inspiration and to view options first hand.

Unilock has prepared eight top criteria to consider when planning an In-Ground Pool Deck

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Choose a Brick Paver Style

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Choose a Brick Paver Style

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How to choose brick pavers

For anyone trying to choose a brick paver, there is an over-abundance of choices from many manufacturers.  It can be very daunting.  The topics below outline why Unilock products are the perfect place to start and reduce stress.  Choose the best brick paver style for any application using these points, as well.

Consider the following elements to be confident in a paver product selection:

Application Type

A homeowner’s project design should begin with careful consideration of how the space will be used. Will the brick paver installation see vehicular traffic (as in a driveway), or pedestrian traffic (as in front entrances, walkways, patios, & pool decks)? Following the recommendations for each paver block and application type is essential for quality, durability, and longevity.

*This chart should only be used as a guide. Site conditions, base materials, pattern, and frequency of use are variables that can alter the performance.

Paver Selections

There are over 30 brick pavers found within the Unilock product list. This wide variety is broken down, by product features, into four main categories:

Classic pavers are designs that have been requested year after year. This is a timeless, transitional mix of pavers, some of which have been in the Unilock line-up for 40 years.
StoneMark pavers have the texture and color of natural stone, but the durability and precision of a manufactured paver.
EnduraColor divides the thickness of a paver into two parts, the base and top layer, which enhances the strength and lasting color.
EnduraColor Plus combines EnduraColor traits with the, “best of the best,” ingredients to create the highest-performing architectural finishes.

“U-STYLE”

Unilock realizes that style is unique to everyone. The widest selection of exclusive products is presented to you by Unilock to help create your own custom one-of-a-kind outdoor space; the best selection to express any style.

The numerous color and style choices, in addition to the possible laying patterns and accent borders, truly allows for each homeowner’s individuality. There is even a UVISION Kiosk in the AreA Landscape Supply showroom to help visualize your end result. View the Unilock Brick Pavers product line by clicking here, or view this year’s five most popular paver styles below.

Top 5 of 2015

Our best-selling Unilock Pavers for 2015 are: Hollandstone, Brussels Block, Camelot, Beacon Hill, and Holland Premier.

View the Top 5 Decorative Stones from last year to see how they compare!

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Plan ahead: Applying Brick Paver Sealers

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Plan ahead: Applying Brick Paver Sealers

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Adding Paver Sealers – The Planning Process

Adding paver sealers can be very simple; however care should be taken with the prep work.  Before beginning the paver-sealing process, follow the check points below to ensure the best possible application. These tips are specifically for Joint Stabilizing Sealer, Natural Look (Satin); however, most apply to other paver sealers as well.

In all cases, read your sealer manufacturer’s label, in full, before starting your project. Refer to the full application instructions included with the sealer.

Surface Prep
  • Wait

    until all pavers are free from efflorescence. This may take up to one full Outdoor Living season (a calendar year).

  • Clear

    entire surface of all dust, debris, fallen leaves, Maple Tree helicopters…etc. Use a broom, and/or a leaf blower for best results.

  • Clean

    with an appropriate paver cleaner for your installation.
    What are you cleaning?

      • Efflorescence
        Plant Stains
        Oil/Grease Stains (on driveways, or near grills)
        Existing sealer from a previous application
        Rust Stains
        Paint, Tar or Rubber

    There is a cleaner for that!

  • Dry

    surface and joint sand for a consistent application. Moisture from any source, including cleaning or rain, may affect the finished look and stabilizing ability.

Weather Considerations
  • No rain while applying sealer, plus 24 hours for initial cure time.
  • No high winds.
  • No excessive heat or cold. Low 70’s + Low humidity = ideal.
  • Dry time could be 30 minutes – 3 hours.
  • Initial cure time (joint sand stabilization) for rain and vehicles is 24 hours. The full curing process will take extra time.

HELPFUL DOWNLOADS:

Sealer Coverage Chart
Natural Stabilizing Sealer
Enhancing Sealer
Wet-Look Stabilizing Sealer

Brick Paver Cleaners & Sealers

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Landscape Lights for Fall

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Create Fall Safety with Landscape Lighting

Fall Safety with Landscape Lights

Believe it or not, fall safety an landscape lights can be directly connected.  Daylight hours are diminishing and Daylight Savings Time will soon come to an end. How might this affect your lifestyle? You will pull up to a dark house after work. Visitors will be parking in a dark driveway and walking along a dark side walk. The dog will be let out into a dark yard. Avoid the dreadful dark; Brighten your nights with landscape lights and create fall safety, in addition to accents to the architectural elements of your home!

Already have Landscape Lighting?

Great job!  The potential benefits are already there, now just make sure that fall safety is at it’s peak.

Check that all components are in working order:

  • Replace burnt-out bulbs (beware of bulb type & temperature!)
  • Repair, or replace broken posts / shades / housings / mountings
  • Replace defective Photo Cells
  • Set timers to appropriate on / off times
  • Adjust clock-based timers with the “Fall-Back” time change

 

HELPFUL DOWNLOADS:

Bulb Color Chart(Kelvin Temp)
Digital Timer(X-TM-D)
Digital Timer(X-TM-DM)

Need Landscape Lighting?

No problem!  We can help you get started and sort through the options to give the optimum fall safety scenario.

Installation of low-voltage landscape lighting can be either a do-it-yourself, or a professional project. To start, a lighting plan should be made that includes the general placement & type of lights, placement of transformer, and the location of an existing power source (GFCI outlet).  You can also contact us for a free estimate from a Local Contractor.

HELPFUL DOWNLOADS:

Wiring Diagrams
Energy Cost Chart

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Top 5 Decorative Stones of 2014

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Top 5 Decorative Stones of 2014

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Welcome to our 2014 Top 5 list of decorative stones.  Decorative Landscape Stone at AreA Landscape Supply is available in Bulk (tons), and by the bag. We have a variety of over 20 different stones. (CLICK HERE to view our entire Decorative Stone selection.) Colors range from a pristine white New York Marble to Black Lava Rock, and the sizes are just as diverse. Considering all of the options could be a daunting task to some. To make the decision a bit less intimidating, try choosing from our top 5 best-selling stones of 2014!

Top 5 Most Popular Decorative Stone Colors:

Large Bark Nuggets

Large Bark Nuggets have the look of weathered wood chips and coloring that is mostly brown tones with some grays. The stones are fairly lightweight and generally about the size of a golf ball, however, dime-sized pieces are a common occurrence. This stone is similar to Autumn Smoke (see below).

Slate Chips

As the name eludes to, this stone has the appearance of a gray slate chips. The thin layered fragments of this stone could also be described as shale-like. The deep gray color glistens in the sunlight. The characteristics of this stone provide a strong contrast and a unique, but sophisticated, appearance.

Autumn Smoke

Autumn Smoke is darker than Large Bark Nuggets, consisting mostly of charcoal grays with some brown tones. The texture is porous and lightweight. Neutral house color schemes could benefit from the deep neutral tones found within Autumn Smoke.

American Heritage

A mixture of bold and pale colors that include creamy white stones, beige stones, gray granite & pink granite. The surfaces of the stones are mostly smooth, with some tumbled stones as well. The size of American Heritage can roughly be compared to the size of an egg.

Meramec

Meramec is a stone family that comes in a medium and a large size, large being the most popular at just bigger than a golf ball. The colors are bold shades of gold, caramel and tan. These stones have a textured surface and inconsistent shape which leads to a more rustic landscape.