Footings are the ultimate link between your covered patio structure and the earth; they support the patio's frame and transfer structural loads to the ground. Conventional patio covers use one of the most basic types of footings, called a spot footing. Spot footings are solid blocks or cylinder...
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.
Hard elements, like slate and rocks, reduce the amount of grass and soil needed for your yard, which means less water all around.Installing a paver patio on your ownwill help you create those hard elements without breaking the bank. But what material is best for your walkway or patio? Con...
Larger jobs such as concrete driveways are easier to complete when ordering by the yard, rather than trying to mix bag after bag by hand. For smaller jobs, like a concrete walkway, small patio or footings, you should calculate the number of concrete bags instead. How much does concrete co...
Drive a wooden stake into each end of the trench on both sides of the driveway. Tie a mason's line tightly between the stakes in each trench, and set the line so that it's the height you want the blocks to be. Lay 10 blocks on the driveway along the trench. ...
wide. Work out your pattern on graph paper before you place an order. Try to minimize the number of stone pieces that will need to be cut to size on-site. If you're laying a patio that is going to abut the house, like ours did, plan to slope the installation away from the house...
Grace’s installation method is as follows: compact 4” of road base (class II), top with 1” of sand, lay brick, install edging, sweep sand into joints, and water in. “If we’re worried about expansive soil, we do a thicker base (6”+, depending on soil) so that the brick ...
wide. Work out your pattern on graph paper before you place an order. Try to minimize the number of stone pieces that will need to be cut to size on-site. If you're laying a patio that is going to abut the house, like ours did, plan to slope the installation away from the ...
-controlled systems that average $10 to $15 per square foot, and more expensive automatic devices. There are also costs associated with operating the system, and homeowners will need to research what those costs would be in their area. Learn more about snow-melting systems for concrete slabs....
When planning to build a patio, the type of soil on which the structure will be built plays a pivotal role in determining the project’s success. Soil composition affects not only the stability of the patio but also its longevity and overall aesthetic appeal. Different soil types—such as ...