What Is A Patio? - Benefits of Building a Patio

When you're building or renovating your home, there are a lot of decisions you'll need to make - and outdoor entertaining is one of the most important spaces to consider. When it comes to improving your outdoor space, installing a patio might be just the thing your home needs. Wondering what benefits a patio might bring to your property? Read on to learn more. 

"Patio" comes from the Spanish word for a roofless inner courtyard. Over time, it's come to refer to an outdoor gathering space outside the back door of the home. It's usually paved, can come without a roof or walls, and may even feature kitchen facilities or dining space. 

Patios offer great advantages to any home - here are some of the top benefits:

When you build a patio, you'll carry your indoor space to the outdoors. Why not furnish your patio with comfortable chairs, a barbecue, a fire pit or even something more? You'll create a space perfect for relaxation, games and simply just being out in nature. 

A patio can help increase the value of your home, with an attractive outdoor space drawing in prospective buyers. 

If you have an area of your garden where plants struggle to grow, why not install a patio? You'll utilise an otherwise dead space, transforming it from an unusable garden space to something more creative and functional.

While indoor spaces might put a limit on your entertaining capacity, a patio gives you the ample room you need for outdoor fun. The entertaining scope a patio offers is truly endless, and they'll entice even the most "indoor" members of your family to enjoy some time in the open air. 

A patio can help seamlessly unite your backyard's features. If you have a pool, for example, your patio can serve as a great space to store pool toys and equipment, keep your towels dry and dry yourself before going inside the home. 

When you add covers, blinds or screens to your patio, you'll craft an outdoor space that's perfect for use all throughout the year. A professional installer can even help provide waterproofing, allowing for fans and heaters to be installed for comfort in all seasons. 

When it comes to maintenance, all patios need is just a sweep or wash a couple of times a year to keep them clean. They're designed to be weather-resistant, and can even be coated in a UV-resistant substance to offer protection against the heat of the sun. 

Although installing a patio might not seem energy-efficient, the position and the materials used to craft your outdoor space can help reduce your dependence on heating and cooling. A well-positioned patio can allow great airflow through your home, reduce heat build-up from reflective surfaces, and provide more space for plants and greenery.

When you're considering a patio for your outdoor space, choose Aussie Outdoor Creations. Our expert, qualified tradesmen proudly help clients from Caboolture and Bribie Island all the way to Gympie to transform their outdoor areas with beautiful, high-quality decking, patios and carports. Contact us today on 0428 037 958.