Profesional Opinion

fridaymean

I am looking to put in either a deck or patio. I will do all the work my self, so as far as materials go, which is the least expensive. I would prefer to stick to pavers or block of some sort for the patio, or pressure treated wood for a deck. Also, I have to build up the area with retaining wall block for a patio (about 3 courses or so).

Any help or sugestions will be greatly apreciated!

Always Greener

First...What do you like better Pavers or Wood???

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fridaymean

Which ever is less expensive.

vinylguy

ohho! quality don't count , just go to lowes i'm sure they can help you. we on the other hand can only help if you want quality not cheap!

fridaymean

Maybe you did not read the orginal post. I am doing the work myself. I do a good job at what ever I do, and I have the help of my friends, who are professionals. I only have to pay for the materials. I do expect a good job, but I am not going to live in this house forever, so I simply want something to put the grill and a table on.

N.E.Bldg&Rest.LLC

Pressure treated deck and nothing else, that would be the cheapest.

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fridaymean

Thanks for the input.

trialbyfire

We just did a porch and we did it in cedar. You know why? The Mrs said she wanted to spend a lot of time there, and she wanted it to last. And she wanted it nice. The percentage you spend more will pay off in 5 years when you look at the treated and curse the fact it has arsenic in it.