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PatioPlanner Blog: Paving and Patio Design

Practical posts on paving patterns, base layers, and material decisions.

8/8/2026

Version 2.0.4: The Brick Laying Guide

PatioPlanner v2.0.4 adds a mobile laying guide that walks you through your pattern stone by stone, with zoomed detail view, minimap and hands-free controls.

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8/7/2026

4-Size Ashlar Patio Pattern Generator

Free 4-size patio pattern generator: plan your ashlar layout with four stone formats, visualize joints, and calculate material needs. No signup required.

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8/7/2026

Version 2.0: New Multi-Polygon Editor

PatioPlanner 2.0 brings a redesigned canvas editor with multi-surface support, pinch-to-zoom, intuitive polygon drawing, and new patterns like Opus Romano.

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8/4/2026

Joint Filler: Stop Weeds & Ants

Which joint filler stops weeds and ants? Quartz sand, polymeric sand, or resin mortar comparison, calculation and practical tips for your patio.

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8/3/2026

Version 1.0.15: Curbstones & Depth

PatioPlanner v1.0.15 calculates curbstones with cement needs, shows total excavation depth, and explains why trass cement is the better choice for edging.

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7/30/2026

Version 1.0.10: Share & Print

PatioPlanner v1.0.10 adds a one-click share button with branded watermark, a print-ready layout with shopping list, and pixel-perfect stone rendering.

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7/30/2026

Version 1.0.8: Color & Optimization

PatioPlanner v1.0.8 introduces a stone color selector and three new optimization tools that automatically tune joint width and area size to minimize cuts.

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7/13/2026

Brick Patterns for Robust Pathways

Compare robust brick patterns for driveways, patios, and high-traffic paths to choose the right load-bearing layout.

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