How To Lay Out A Concrete Patio

In this video we show you how to pour your basic 16 x 12 concrete slab.
How to lay out a concrete patio. Make sure your patio is big enough for all of your outdoor furniture and allows enough space to walk around. Use thicker pavers if you re adding heavy objects like a hot tub or large grill. Then dig out the top layer of ground and replace it with a layer of gravel. Next make a form around your patio out of 2x4s to hold the concrete in place.
Tips for building a concrete patio. We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect. Once the form is ready mix the concrete and pour it all at once to avoid it splitting into slabs. To pour a concrete patio start by roping off the patio area.
You can buy bagged concrete a local home center or lumberyard and you can rent a. To get an idea of how many bags you would need a 50 square foot slab at 4 inches thick needs about 28 80 pound bags or 38 60 pound bags. In our aging society shade is number one on the wish list of most clients. When planning the location for your patio consider sight lines from windows and doors and how your project will affect them.
Careful placement of trees and patio cover structures will ensure a comfortable living space and a successful design.