Spending time outside benefits your overall health. Your back yard, no matter the size, is the perfect place for sunshine and fresh air. If you struggle to find a comfortable spot, consider building a concrete patio. Below are several benefits of adding this hardscaping feature to your yard.

Why Should You Build a Patio?

1. Relax & Entertain

Design the patio with your family in mind. For example, one area might be for dining and lounging and include a patio set, while another is open for the kids’ games. In this versatile space, you can spend an afternoon reading a novel, or send your kids out to expend energy.

When you’re entertaining guests, a patio provides a natural extension of your indoor space. Guests can wander outside for fresh air, and back inside for snacks; neither area will become overcrowded.

2. Complement Other Features

Although a patio is a wonderful addition by itself, it also pairs nicely with other outdoor features like a pool, garden, fire pit, and outdoor kitchen or grill.

If you have a pool, a patio is a perfect space to watch the kids and make sure they stay safe. Alternatively, you can lie out and dry before coming inside for a shower. If you already have an outdoor grill, a patio is a comfortable eating space. You can keep the cooking smells and messes outside.

3. Low Maintenance

With a durable material like concrete, your patio will prove a low maintenance addition to your home. If you notice your patio getting dirty, sweep it and spray off dirt with your garden hose.

Unlike wood, concrete isn’t organic and is less likely to host mold or pests. Additionally, without cracks or gaps, weeds can’t penetrate the surface.

Even if it rains or the environment is humid, a concrete patio won’t warp, rot, or sink. Your contractor will ensure your patio has reliable drainage, reinforcement, curing, and control joints to prevent cracking. 

Give your backyard a boost with Central Pacific Specialty Contractors in Aiea and Oahu, HI. They pride themselves on the efficiency and effectiveness of their work and remain in communication throughout for a beautiful result. Their services include concrete spall repairs, crack injection, epoxy coating, and swimming pool installation. For superior concrete solutions, call (808) 262-2527. Explore their website for a full list of the services they offer.