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Having a patio in your house will add the pleasure of spending time at home. It can be the centre of your indoor activity with the whole family. To build a patio, there are few things that you need to pay attention to.

Six Basic Elements

There are several things to consider, such as the size and purpose, since planning to make the patio. These include:

1. Size of house building.

2. The location where the patio will be built.

3. Two-Level or Split-Level (altitude difference floor. Like the mezzanine at home)

4. Patio entrance area. Such as the porch of the house toward the rear garden or other access from inside the house to the patio.

5. Patio division associated with the path (or a stepping stone pathways), functioning as a liaison from the home access to the patio, or can serve as a barrier between the pavement areas with plants in the patio area.
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The existence of the gazebo is the main attraction in a yard. Same with a terrace or balcony, gazebo can wake up in the front, side and rear yard. Each placement of a beautiful garden gazebo requires the availability and accessibility.

Gazebo area should have one fifth of the total land area in the home page. This is so well-balanced proportions and yard gazebo. Gazebo that is greater than that number can create a crowded atmosphere.

2m x 2m gazebo is the minimum size for optimizing your activities. By that measure, you can still put two pillows chairs, small tables, and two-accessories on the table.

Gazebo should be a minimum distance is 2m from the nearest wall of the house. With this distance, you need to make compensation for the opposite side wall of the garden elements, such as ponds, waterfalls, water jars, and beautiful plants.
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