Month: November 2015

Choosing Between a Fire Pit or a Fireplace for your Fairfax VA Home

How do you choose between a fire pit or a fireplace for your Fairfax VA home?

No matter which you choose, you will get light, warmth, and fuel options (wood or gas). So what other criteria should you consider to help you make the decision?

A fire pit might be for you if:

  • You enjoy campfires
  • You plan on entertaining groups of 5 people or more
  • You want to create more of a social/party/ campfire atmosphere
  • You have a spectacular view from your property
  • You have a smaller property (fire pits are a great option for a townhouse backyard)
  • You comfortable with open flame
  • You can handle some smoke
  • You don’t have a problem with sparks and embers

A fireplace might be for you if:

  • You are entertaining a small group of people
  • You want to create a cozy or romantic ambiance
  • You want to create a focal point in your landscaping
  • You have a property that has a lot of wind (a fireplace will be easier to light, and can block the wind)
  • You are intimidated or fearful of an open flame, sparks, or embers
  • You can’t stand smoke

For more information on gorgeous fire pits and fireplaces in Fairfax VA, please contact the hardscape experts at Premier Paving & Planting.

Is Fairfax VA Patio Design and Installation a DIY Project?

Is Fairfax VA Patio Design and Installation a DIY Project?

Honestly, unless you have prior experience designing and installing a patio in Fairfax VA, you really should leave it to the experts at Premier Paving & Planting. Why?

So much more goes into Fairfax VA patio design and installation. A gorgeous patio design and installation requires prior experience, engineering skills, an artist’s eye for design, commercial-quality materials, professional equipment, and experience working with many different types of stone.

  • Experience – prior experience in Fairfax VA patio design and installation is a must. No two design and installations are exactly alike; however each patio that designed and installed informs the next.
  • Engineering Skills –  such as the patio foundation and drainage work can be complicated, and extremely costly if not done correctly.  There are horror stories galore about DIY patios that have caused severe flood damage inside and outside of homes.
  • Artistry – Beautiful patio designs don’t happen by accident; a true patio designer will make sure the he right stones are selected, cut, and placed into patterns that reflect and enhance the design of your home and landscaping.

  • Materials – You can count on the professionals at Premier Paving & Planting to obtain the highest quality commercial-grade materials.
  • Equipment – Heavy duty vehicles, such as trucks and backhoes (and sometimes even jackhammers)  are required for patio installation. In addition, large stone cutting machines are needed to get difficult shapes just right.

For more information on Fairfax VA patio design and installation, please contact Premier Paving. Established in 1987, Premier Paving & Planting, Inc. provides free estimates, and delivers a full compliment of high quality landscape services, including concrete work and lawn and garden services, along with installation of permeable and non-porous paver and hardscape surfaces and structures. NCMA and ICPI certified, Premier Paving is licensed and insured, and carries an A+ rating from Angie’s List.