The sidewalk in front of the houseshould refer with the character and materials used to the style of other architectural elements on our property. What is worth paying attention to whendesigning a sidewalk in front of the house , what materials to use and how much will it cost us? Learnwhat to make a sidewalk in front of the houseto make the entrance to our property attractive and durable for many years. Here are4 proven ideas for a sidewalk in front of the house!
The pavement in front of the house made of cobblestones
Fig. © Joanna Białowąs
PWhen planning the sidewalk in front of the house , we should take into account some important elements. First of all, the surface should be safe and adapted to the way it is used. Its plastic harmonization with the surroundings is equally important. Bothmaterials used to make the sidewalk in front of the houseand the way of running the sidewalk should be adapted to the compositional style adopted for the whole assumption.
The pavement in front of the house should not divide the area into small fragments , especially in the case of small front gardens, because in this way we seemingly reduce the space even more.
The color and structure of the pavement in front of the houseshould be harmonized with the surrounding garden elements, building walls, stair steps or walls. In addition, a large variety of pavements used should not be used in one place, as this leads to their dominance of the composition.It is assumed that up to three types of pavement connected together will look good.
The walkway in front of the house can be made of various types of materials , such as: paving stones, concrete, wood, ceramics (clinker bricks).
The pavement in front of the house made of cobblestones
Fig. press materials Buszrem
1. Sidewalk in front of the house made of paving stones
Paving stones are the most frequently chosen material for building a sidewalk in front of the house . Undoubtedly, it is a material from which we have an unlimited choice of different colors, shapes and textures.The pavement in front of the house made of paving stones is easy to make and keep clean.Paving stones can be washed, characteristically colored, with interesting color transitions. The cube from which the pavement will be made should be 4 cm thick.The area for the pavement pavementshould be carved (usually to a depth of 20 cm), and then the foundation for the cobblestone (coarse gravel) should be prepared.Then we arrange the edges of the pavement and the sand bed, and thenwe start arranging thecube and its tight grouting with sand. The price of paving stones, depending on the manufacturer and size, ranges from PLN 30 to PLN 90 per m².2. Sidewalk in front of the house made of cast concrete
An interesting and cheap solution that can be used as a sidewalk in front of the house areready-made forms, which are filled with concreteand obtain shapes imitating pieces of natural stone or clinker cobblestones.
Walkway in front of the house made of concrete casts
We prepare the concrete mix from cement and sand (mixing them in the ratio 1: 3) and water, obtaining the consistency of thick cream. Dyes can also be used. Level the area for the path, water it, sprinkle gravel or aggregate, put the form on and fill it with concrete, and after 30 minutes. gently remove the form and move it further.The price of one stone-shaped 60x60x6 cm form is about PLN 150.
3. Sidewalk in front of the house made of wooden pavement
Originalidea for a sidewalk in front of the house is the so-called wooden pavementThese are cut, impregnated wooden slices, usually 10 cm thick, which are placed on a layer of sand bed and coarse sand or gravel foundation. Place the slices on the prepared bedding and fill the gaps between the slices with sand.
The pavement in front of the house made of wooden pavement
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The most durable type of wood for this type of paving is oak. At online auctions, you can get ready-madepressure-impregnated pieces or slices of wood , which can be placed directly on the prepared surface. The price of ready-made wooden paving is about PLN 100 / m².
4. Sidewalk in front of the house made of clinker paving
Clinker pavement is made of ceramics, i.e. clay with the addition of clean, washed sand, fired at 1100 ° C.Clinker pavement is extremely durable and resistant to fadingIt goes well with wood and garden greenery. It is placed loosely on the gravel bed, so it can be removed, turned and moved to another place. It does not require a screed, anti-moisture insulation and any additional finishing materials. Clinker pavementis the most expensive material for a pavement in front of the house, but resistant to abrasion and dirtThe price per m² of clinker pavement, depending on the manufacturer, is approx. PLN 130 / m².
MSc Eng. Joanna Białowąs
