Pea gravel patio vs pavers cost.
Pea stone patio diy.
Once we had the size and location we ordered our materials.
I ordered one cubic yard of pea gravel from a local supplier.
A pea gravel patio is by far the cheapest diy option.
Sometimes it is mixed with other materials such as pavers bricks slate or flagstone to add an visual appeal.
One of the biggest differences between a pea gravel patio and a paver patio is cost.
A pea gravel patio requires fewer tools and materials to create than other types.
This allows for better drainage in a damp area of the yard and makes it easier to level uneven pavers.
It s made up of small rounded stones about 3 8 of an inch in diameter.
Pea gravel project details.
This type of gravel has several features that make it great for use as a diy patio.
This was more than enough for a 100 square foot patio at 3 inches deep.
We ordered the pea gravel from our local stone shop.
Pea gravel is easier and more economical to install than other patio materials.
A pea gravel patio is a treatment for an outdoor space or paved area adjoined to a house wherein it is mainly covered with pea gravel.
You can adapt the dimensions to fit your patio s size.
Because pea gravel is loose and tends to shift you will need to build a wooden frame with pressure treated landscape timbers or lumber to contain it.
This project will help you create a gravel patio that is 16 feet long by 16 feet wide with a gravel depth of 2 inches.
We finally decided on a 14 x 28 patio space.