Sunday, April 6, 2008

Building a Concrete Patio

Attracted to a concrete patio can be part of the landscape, provided it is properly placed after it is decorated. This is a useful element in the landscape as a square patio, and typically are easier to mow around. Moreover, it is a great place to enjoy outdoor cooking and entertaining. And the durability of concrete, can endure a lot of wear and tear. Concrete patio of a building is something that, you can make your own for about three days. Invest a little time, you can save money. Installed on my patio, but have to pay somebody to do it first it.
the is, of course, the patio is planned. You need to know what size you want the patio, and marked off the area. Additionally, you need to verify that all necessary tools. 50 square feet in size patio is very common, and the (thickness is about 6 inches) 25 bags, the necessary pre-mixed concrete. Get Make sure to get the best results, and simple construction premix. Must ensure that the specific tools and automatic concrete mixer. If you do not want these tools to buy, they can rent a home improvement and hardware store.
next need to check the area with a garden shovel to dig. Do whatever is the best 6-inch deep excavation. I have, this is the two-inch layer of gravel under 4 inches tall concrete. This is especially important in the North, where the cycle of freezing and thawing may cause drainage problems. Adequate drainage for using gravel, in order to prevent cracking frozen water trapped under patio.
after need Excavated your patio area is the need to create forms and concrete decided to open a gravel road. This form is usually made from wood. Act as a frame, to keep it sort of concrete and gravel, but the location of your patio spreading across the boundary. This form can be constructed from the powerful plastic and rubber trees and the ground should be sunk and PATIORAININGUERIA the entire border. If SASETAI patio should be flush with the ground, the top-level form, the lawn should be around. After it is completed, put gravel. Make sure to tamp down later shifted firmly to avoid them. 2 inches high point that needs to be installed on flat rocks in the gravel on the act as support for reinforcing rebar (reinforcing bar will be built in the middle of the 4 inch concrete slab Computer & Technologies.com



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