For a concrete patio, the ideal slab thickness is at least four inches. There are times where thicker slabs will make more sense, but, most of the time, 4 inches is the perfect thickness for a concrete slab. It is, however, wise to make the perimeter of the slab an inch or two thi...
1. Mark out the patio Before you can start work on your patio, you first need to mark out and clear the area where you want to build it. Use abuilders squareandstringto mark out the size and shape of your patio. If you like, you can do a ‘dry lay’ of your patio slabs first...
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...
With brighter weather upon us, now is the time to get ready to entertain outdoors. Here a paving expert explains the do’s and don’ts of how to clean a patio.
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.
At some point you’ve probably noticed tiny little piles of sand and soil next to pavements, sidewalks, or near the edge of buildings. This displaced dirt is likely to be the handiwork of pavement ants. Although originally from Europe, these pavement pests have made themselves at home in muc...
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I use a stout vegetable knife and elbow grease to get rid of weeds between the slabs on my patio. If that sounds too much like hard work, you can buy a flame-thrower weed killing affair, so that could be an alternative to using weedkiller. No point in re-pointing it, as chances ar...
For dessert, you can serve the options at the table or encourage everyone to get up and move around a bit and enjoy pie out on the patio or inside around the fireplace or whatever fits your crowd and your home and the season.
One answer is a sunroof over your patio or deck. If designed properly, a sunroof can cut the summer sun, but still allow winter sun rays to warm the house. The sunroof shown is a typical do-it-yourself project, placed over a wood deck, although sunroofs can also be constructed over ...