Portal Design Inc Hi, thanks for asking about this project. Those pathway pavers, or at least similar can be purchased at most local landscape supply or big box stores in the landscape department.
Lisa A I don't know what the deal is with these pavers, but mine stain like you wouldn't believe. It's a patio near a silver maple and the leaves stain the pavers every fall. It fades come Spring (looks like hell all winter) but never looks as clean and nice as it did immediately after installation. As long as leaves don't accumulate, it should be fine....
Portal Design Inc Hi, thanks so much! The fascia is a pre-finished rough facia board installed with the smooth side facing out. The drip edge is standard aluminum drip edge.
do you know if the planters will crack due to weather with time? was color added to the concrete of planters? - also, are these concrete pavers? if not what are they? Thank you! »
Portal Design Inc The pavers are standard 24x24 concrete pavers. The concrete planters were not colored, but they were sacked to fill in the holes from the concrete pour. As the NW climate is moderate, there should not be excessive heating or cooling that would encourage the concrete to crack. In addition the concrete planters were designed with rebar to reduce the amount of cracking.
Portal Design Inc The door was supplied by a company in north vancouver named housewarmers, unfortunately we believe they are now out of business. However, the door is actually a foil wrapped aluminum door, and other manufacturers, such as Milgard make a similar product.
Are the planters "flow-through planters", thus part of the stormwater management system for the building? - Flow-through planters are a great way to retain and filter stormwater during heavy downfalls, which help reduce the stormwater that enters the over-taxed sewer systems during peak storm events. Planters of this design could easily serve this function as well as looking great. »
What are the exterior colors? - I love the grey of the stucco and also the darker almost black trim color. can you please share what those two colors are? I am struggling with the colors for my new house in Seattle, and I would love to know what these are. Thank you so much for your help. »
6. Do some hardscaping. Built-in concrete planters, a low stone wall or new paths are all great ways to add structure to your front yard that will last for many years to come.
6. Do some hardscaping. Built-in concrete planters, a low stone wall or new paths are all great ways to add structure to your front yard that will last for many years to come.