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mrusk
03-05-2007, 07:09 PM
I looked at a job today. Part of the job is a 18 in tall raised patio. The patio will be a rectangle. Were going for a modern look and want it to match the shape of the pool. Any one have any pics of any they did? I am trying to think of some ideas to spruce it up.
PaperCutter
03-05-2007, 07:28 PM
What are you thinking, planters? Long steps? Where is the pool going in relation to the house (how close)? Why is it 18" above the rest of the grade?

Dave
cgland
03-05-2007, 08:15 PM
Here's a couple. Not too exciting.

Chris
Mike33
03-05-2007, 08:51 PM
Nice work, im looking at all pics i see on these. We are breaking ground this week for wifes new house and i want to do this.
Mike
DVS Hardscaper
03-05-2007, 09:38 PM
mrusk -

take a look at my website.

click on services.

click on patios.

and brouse the galleries
chris638
03-05-2007, 10:06 PM
I wasn't able to talk the homeowner out of a rectangular patio, but I still think it turned out alright. 74774

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cgland
03-05-2007, 10:08 PM
looks nice Chris

Chris
mrusk
03-05-2007, 10:09 PM
I am working on a design right now. I'll post it in a couple hours. I am going for a very formal look i'd say. All stright lines with 90 degree corners. No curves at all any where.
GreenMonster
03-05-2007, 10:20 PM
oh well, this is curved, but it's about 18" I'd say
mrusk
03-05-2007, 10:23 PM
What do you guys think about having the stairs go around the entire patio?
NewHorizon's Land
03-05-2007, 11:57 PM
mrusk I really like that idea.
paponte
03-06-2007, 06:31 AM
What do you guys think about having the stairs go around the entire patio?

I see pics you guys post all the time with raised patios in them, and wonder how you guys are getting away with these and having no railings of any type whatsoever. Around here anything over 8" requires a railing. Alot of times to avoid this we will put in sea or seat walls and steps around majority of the patio.
DVS Hardscaper
03-06-2007, 08:40 AM
Are you sure it's 8" in NY??


CAuse homes with sunken family rooms usually have an 8" drop!

Thank god our code isn't THAT EXTREME :)
D Felix
03-06-2007, 08:54 AM
Code???

What's that? This backa$$wards county I live in will just about let you do anything... :eek:
chris638
03-06-2007, 02:08 PM
We have a 28" code here. An exceptable step is 6.5" to 8.25".
mrusk
03-06-2007, 02:09 PM
At 18 inches above grade, once i do the mounded beds, its only a 12in drop.
mrusk
03-06-2007, 02:27 PM
Here are some pics of my basic concepts for the yard.