It might not be top of your priority list but drainage for a patio is very important. Learn how to install it with this guide from Simply Paving.
Paving laid on sand needs no mortar grouting or jointing, but other methods do. Even if you use high-quality slabs, their appearance can be wrecked if grouting is applied poorly, or they are laid in an unsuitable pattern. Remember that mortar can be dyed or coloured to suit the slabs. Y...
Concrete seals the ground, preventing water from entering the soil, so avoid using it to make a patio or walkway. Slate pavers are a great option because they last longer. When installing your pavers, be sure to leave space in between each of them. This makes it easy for water to enter...
If you are building the barbecue on a patio, you won’t need to worry about constructing an additional base. However, you do need to build on a stable and flat surface, so you may need to lay paving slabs or another type of flat surface on the ground. Remember that you will need to...
A concrete deck or patio is the exception to the deck slope rule. In this case, there is nowhere for water to go, so the concrete should be slightly sloped to encourage runoff. This is especially important for poolside concrete decks that receive a lot of a water. Use your level and tr...
The calculator will indicate the number of bags you will need to build a 4 inch or 6 inch slab. (all yields are approximate and do not allow for uneven substrate, waste, etc.) Enter Number of Square Feet Desired: For a 4" Slab: ...
Uneven concrete slabs and flooring can create drainage problems or make it difficult to lay new flooring on top. Garage flooring often has a slight slope or incline, but you can fix this a few different ways. Leveling compound is specially designed for evening out a small slope in concrete....
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Looking forward to hearing your advice! Lorna"Lorna on Thursday 23 April 2020 "i'm building a raised bed (6' x 4' x 21") it will be sited on our paved patio area, should i line it, i have some old tarpaulin so could use that and would you recommend slitting holes in the bottom...
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