I’m building a patio: which one cost less: brick pavers or deck?

Question

I’m redoing my yard and I’m planning on either a wood deck or a patio using brick pavers. Either one will work but I’d like to know about the cost of materials: which is cheaper? The area will be approx. 200 sq ft. If I use pavers I’d use around 3” of sand and 3” of gravel (does this sound right). If I build a deck it would be about a foot of the ground with the proper foundation. Thanks in advance for your input and suggestions.

David

Answer 1

It really depends on your local market. Some places lumber is very expen$ive and other masonry is costly. Check several home centers, brick yards, and lumber yards to get an idea of local prices.

For the long term masonry will be most cost effective. Termites don't eat bricks, and bricks don't need all the maintenance that wood does.

Answer 2

Brick Paver Patio Cost

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Answer 4

Over time, your brick pavers will be cheaper and easier to maintain. Depending, of course how much the pavers you choose cost. (Sand and gravel is cheap in NJ). Cost more to have it delivered. Don't but the bagged stuff at a home center- you will be paying more than twice as much for it compared to the same stuff from a yard.

There are a wide range of paver blocks available now and some are very nice. My deck has two large patios on either side of it, one area is for cooking- the other contains a lounge area, while the deck contains the eating area.

Answer 5

You have to do the math using building materials in your area. The Home Depot help desk will do the math for you if you ask them nicely. Brick may cost a little less in the long run because you don't have to refinish it every few years. Of course, you can use the new plastic wood-like decking and avoid that chore. It's a bit more expensive. Your choice has to fit your home's style and lifestyle. 10' x 20' is large enough for most decks but if you entertain a lot and expect more guests, it may be easier to have them spill over onto the lawn if you use pavers. If you need to move things around a lot in this area - getting a BBQ grill to alternate locations - the deck is nice and smooth. But if you need to move your lawnmower from one side to the other, you'll be thankful you have a patio. I built a deck for us because I wanted it to serve as an "island" separate from the rest of the yard.

Answer 6

Brick Pavers Cost

Answer 7

Are you building a deck or a patio? Both come off your patio/sliding doors. the patio is on the ground, usually with stones or pavers. A deck is made of wood and is normally above the ground by several inches.

Answer 8

I have both, in fact I have six small patios. I used a form I made and, using premix cement, made my own bricks, just like the adobe the Mexicans made for their homes. It worked out real well and was much cheaper.
I also have a deck, we didn't put a railing on it, we don't have children so we used it as part of the design of the yard. The deck takes more maintenance of course being wood.

I think it's a matter of what you like, they're both nice. I also laid 200 feet of sidewalk this way, using a form I made for brick, I used 90 bags of premix.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

The brick pavers and materials would be less expensive, and less upkeep. You would have to keep up the wooden deck every year by using a sealer/painting. Once your pavers are down its done! Iv,e had both and pavers less upkeep.