Buying Guide
Best Hardscape Materials for North Texas
The short answer
For most North Texas patios, concrete pavers and travertine offer the best balance of durability, looks, and value, while natural flagstone delivers the most organic high-end appeal.
Choosing the right hardscape material is one of the most important decisions in any outdoor project, and in North Texas, it's about more than looks. Our expansive clay soil, brutal summer heat, and occasional hard freezes are tough on materials and the bases beneath them.
Here's how the most popular options compare for DFW homeowners, and where each one makes the most sense.
How the options compare
Concrete pavers
Huge range of styles, strong, and they flex with the soil instead of cracking. The default for most projects.
Travertine
Natural stone that stays cooler underfoot, ideal around pools and kitchens, with a premium, timeless look.
Flagstone
Irregular natural stone for an upscale, natural feel; best with quality base work and jointing.
Poured concrete
Cheaper up front but prone to cracking in our clay; harder to repair invisibly than pavers.
What affects your project
Soil movement
Flexible paver and stone systems handle clay movement better than rigid slabs.
Heat
Lighter colors and travertine stay cooler underfoot in Texas summers.
Maintenance
Pavers and travertine are easy to spot-repair; concrete cracks are not.
Style
Match the material to your home's architecture and your patio's use.
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