Chapter 15 Hardscapes 405 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Texture The texture of a surface should be considered as well. A very rough texture might cause shoes to grip too much and become a tripping hazard, Figure 15-9. Conversely, a very smooth surface may become slick at the slightest hint of moisture. Pattern A pattern may be defi ned as a repeated decorative design or the recurring use of a specifi c element in a design. In hardscaping, patterns can be created with many types of materials and can be designed to mirror existing natural patterns or duplicate architectural patterns of existing structures. A natural pattern design in an area with rock outcroppings, for example, could be emu- lated in the choice and placement of material. The distinct structural lines used in a modern home could be emulated with distinct lines in the hardscape com- ponents, such as in the driveway or walking paths and with materials with straight edges. See Figure 15-10. Robie Online/Shutterstock.com Figure 15-9. Surface textures are used to create a safe walking surface in low light and wet conditions and to add visual interest to walls and flooring. c12/Shutterstock.com Yesakova Natalia/Shutterstock.com Sumetha Suebchat/Shutterstock.com D E F A B C R. Lee Ivy Figure 15-10. Pavers may be laid in traditional patterns or in unique designs. The patterns, colors, and textures create visual interest and may guide traffic flow through an area. A—Basketweave brick pattern. B—Mixed stone walkway. C—Running bond brick pattern. D—Three-pieced scallop pattern. E/F—Irregular patterns.
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Chapter 15 Hardscapes 405 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Texture The texture of a surface should be considered as well. A very rough texture might cause shoes to grip too much and become a tripping hazard, Figure 15-9. Conversely, a very smooth surface may become slick at the slightest hint of moisture. Pattern A pattern may be defi ned as a repeated decorative design or the recurring use of a specifi c element in a design. In hardscaping, patterns can be created with many types of materials and can be designed to mirror existing natural patterns or duplicate architectural patterns of existing structures. A natural pattern design in an area with rock outcroppings, for example, could be emu- lated in the choice and placement of material. The distinct structural lines used in a modern home could be emulated with distinct lines in the hardscape com- ponents, such as in the driveway or walking paths and with materials with straight edges. See Figure 15-10. Robie Online/Shutterstock.com Figure 15-9. Surface textures are used to create a safe walking surface in low light and wet conditions and to add visual interest to walls and flooring. c12/Shutterstock.com Yesakova Natalia/Shutterstock.com Sumetha Suebchat/Shutterstock.com D E F A B C R. Lee Ivy Figure 15-10. Pavers may be laid in traditional patterns or in unique designs. The patterns, colors, and textures create visual interest and may guide traffic flow through an area. A—Basketweave brick pattern. B—Mixed stone walkway. C—Running bond brick pattern. D—Three-pieced scallop pattern. E/F—Irregular patterns.

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