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Building a backyard concrete patio.
Use thicker pavers if you re adding heavy objects like a hot tub or large grill.
Drive stakes along the layout lines putting them at the corners of the.
Determine where you want to construct a concrete patio how large it will be and its exact dimensions.
How to build a concrete patio step 1 lay out and excavate the patio.
Make sure your patio is big enough for all of your outdoor furniture and allows enough space to walk around.
Excavate a 5 inch deep base plus the thickness of the flagstone brick or paver.
Remove the sod dig out 8.
Slope the strings so that the.
Instructions set up the guide strings.
A metal fire pit is at the center of this concrete patio from cedar creek landscaping.
Concrete patio with fire pit.
Step 3 nail the first.
Square the string layout.
The curved edges of the small backyard patio help it blend right in to the backyard.
Lay out the patio with batterboards and mason s line.
Lay out the planned patio.
If the patio is too large in area it might not be an easy diy job.
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The location is also important.
Check the string layout for square by measuring diagonally between opposing corners where the.
Set up guide strings to represent the edges of the patio using stakes and mason s lines.
Step 2 drive stakes along the new layout lines.
In this video we take you from start to finish on how we setup form and pour a concrete patio if you have any questions dont hesitate to comment or leave f.
The size of the patio determines the amount of concrete required and whether you will need a mixer.
Build the formwork necessary to.