While there are many changes that can improve an outdoor living space, few are as long-lasting, useful, or beautiful as what a mason can accomplish. Masonry features are some of the most important components of a landscape and they can breathe new life into the space. This summer, it’s out with the old, in with the new: how a mason can refresh your Newton, MA area landscape.
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Any Paved Surface
The paved surfaces of your landscape are the walkways, the patio, the driveway, and the pool deck. Concrete and asphalt may be fairly cheap to install and effective for a time, but they aren’t the most long-lasting paving materials or anywhere near the most attractive. A mason can use natural stone or concrete pavers to completely reinvigorate these key components of outdoor living and present a welcoming curb appeal. Worried about how a paver driveway will hold up to the New England winters? Install an electric snowmelt system under the driveway and walkway pavers and you’ll always have a cheerful snow- and ice-free welcome. You can do the same on your patio, not only for safety and looks, but to encourage use of the patio outside of the short summer season.
Landscape Support
Every landscape will be affected by the natural forces of erosion, though some are more at risk than others. A mason can build a single retaining wall or a terraced system of walls to help support the landscape and control the effects of erosion. Retaining walls are also useful for expanding usable outdoor living space; integrating other masonry features such as an outdoor fireplace or outdoor kitchen; providing casual seating; and protecting landscape infrastructure such as lighting and plumbing. Masonry steps complete the look as you transition from one level to another.
Warm and Inviting Fire Features
Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are natural gathering spots for family and friends. Both of these features can be constructed using expert masonry techniques and incredible materials that tie the whole space together. Whether a fire feature is constructed using natural stone blocks or concrete blocks clad with a veneer, there are countless design options for one of the most important outdoor living elements.
Fantastic Seating Options
Anybody who spends more than a few minutes in your outdoor living space will be looking for a place to kick back and relax. The areas that should have plenty of available seating include the outdoor kitchen and dining area, the space around any fire feature, or anywhere with a particularly great view. However, this can lead to a cluttered patio with too many chairs to navigate around. Solve the problem with seating built into retaining walls, or seating in the form of seat walls or raised masonry planters. A mason can build some surprisingly comfortable, durable, and attractive seating anywhere you need: on the patio, along the front walkway, or around the fire pit.
Expanded Cooking Capabilities
When you’re looking to spend more time outdoors with your friends and family, there isn’t a better addition to a landscape than the outdoor kitchen. This magnetic structure can expand the cooking capabilities of your home as well as provide some incredible experiences to all of your backyard guests. A mason can build an outdoor kitchen whether you want a compact grill station or a fully decked out cooking space with professional grade appliances.
