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08-19-2008, 08:21 AM
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Location: Stewartsville, NJ
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Originally Posted by Irish Eyes
Is there a way to figure out how much your taxes will go up? We got an estimate last night and he told us that pavers won't make the taxes go up, but poured concrete will. I know the pavers will look nicer but it's expensive. It would help me if I can compare the overall cost. I just don't know if we can get it done now. 
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Your taxes shouldn't go up a whole lot..minimal increase if any. I did my own pavers and it was labor intense but not overly complicated! You have to watch with concrete as well..make sure your town doesn't have a "% of impervious coverage" requirement. How big of an area are you planning on? I went deck with patio option..best of both worlds  |
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09-11-2008, 11:40 AM
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Location: NJ
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Originally Posted by biscman
I will call the patio guy monday
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How did it go with the patio guy? Final finished product, what was your patio size? walkway? any raised half walls for bench? etc...
I am looking to do either patio (my choice) or deck (wife's preference) so would like to know how yours turned out and if your patio guy was good. I am in Old Bridge, Middlesex. |
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09-11-2008, 11:43 AM
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Location: Stewartsville, NJ
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Originally Posted by ez2do4now
How did it go with the patio guy? Final finished product, what was your patio size? walkway? any raised half walls for bench? etc...
I am looking to do either patio (my choice) or deck (wife's preference) so would like to know how yours turned out and if your patio guy was good. I am in Old Bridge, Middlesex.
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Go with both... I have a 14 x 28 deck connected to a 20 x 25 paver patio! Best of both worlds and it will eliminate the cost of attorney fees for a divorce |
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09-11-2008, 11:51 AM
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Location: Historic Downtown Jersey City
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Deck (unless it's composite decking/Trex) requires staining every couple of years. There is no maintenance with a paver patio, FYI.
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09-11-2008, 11:58 AM
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You need to seal the patio every so often.
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09-11-2008, 12:12 PM
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Location: Historic Downtown Jersey City
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Originally Posted by MoorestownResident
You need to seal the patio every so often.
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Not true. Sealing is just an option, if you want the patio to have the "wet look". Sealing is not required at all. |
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09-11-2008, 12:17 PM
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I agree it is not required but I think it is better in the long run if you do. Not just for appearance but for keeping stuff out of cracks and not allowing stuff to grow and loosen the pavers or whatever.
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09-11-2008, 12:44 PM
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Location: Historic Downtown Jersey City
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Originally Posted by MoorestownResident
I agree it is not required but I think it is better in the long run if you do. Not just for appearance but for keeping stuff out of cracks and not allowing stuff to grow and loosen the pavers or whatever.
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It's literally just for appearance/aesthetics. What it does do is prevent water from soaking into the pavers. However, concrete pavers are durable enough to withstand that water absorption even in freeze-thaw cycles (like NJ). The method that I use to install pavers completely prevents weeds from growing in the cracks, thus making the entire patio assembly 100% maintenance free, without exception. |
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09-11-2008, 12:45 PM
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Location: NJ
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The combo is a great idea and it has also crossed my mind. My rear patio door is above grade and the house came with a mini deck about 4ft above ground level. A sight of a multi level deck leading to a patio with a water feature would be very appealing but I am sure the more fancy the more $$$.
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Originally Posted by wileynj
Go with both... I have a 14 x 28 deck connected to a 20 x 25 paver patio! Best of both worlds and it will eliminate the cost of attorney fees for a divorce |
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09-11-2008, 12:48 PM
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Location: Stewartsville, NJ
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Originally Posted by ez2do4now
The combo is a great idea and it has also crossed my mind. My rear patio door is above grade and the house came with a mini deck about 4ft above ground level. A sight of a multi level deck leading to a patio with a water feature would be very appealing but I am sure the more fancy the more $$$.
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Especially at the moment - building products are thru the roof! I hired someone to build the deck and I did the pavers myself. It really isn't too difficult...just need a strong back and some knee pads...which I neglected to wear so I now have a permanent callis 9sp) on one knee...very attractive.
The deck was $4800+- and the pavers ran me around $3000. I'm sure it's double now! |
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