You want to choose a mostly even area so you don t have to level the uneven ground before step 2 drive stakes into the corners of the patio area.
Building a backyard concrete patio.
You can buy bagged concrete a local home center or lumberyard and you can rent a concrete mixer at any large rental outlet.
On a small scale concrete is fairly easy to work with but installing an entire patio can be a challenge.
Buying concrete in dry premixed bags makes sense for relatively small patio slabs.
Whether rectangular or curvy in design next to the home or freestanding in the yard a concrete patio establishes new living space outdoors and adds a striking feature to the landscape.
In this video we will be showing you how to pour a easy concrete patio slab.
If the patio is too large in area it might not be an easy diy job.
A stained wooden bench can provide contrast against a gray patio making the chair pop while also toning down the frigid personality concrete often has.
For sand set patios it s typical for the initial excavation to extend about 6 inches beyond the edges of the patio on all sides.
It is possible to build an attractive concrete patio yourself but careful planning and preparation is necessary.
Bringing some warmth into a concrete patio space with some wood materials fencing benches or other accents is a great way to make a cold concrete space feel a little more relaxing and casual.
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.
4 inches for the some another 4 inches for the concrete and another 2 inches to allow for mortar and brick.
A big patio can be broken down into smaller manageable sections using 2x4 s.
The difference is the depth you dig before you pour.
Tips for building a concrete patio.
The size of the patio determines the amount of concrete required and whether you will need a mixer.
Tie string between the stakes and.
Be sure to place all the concrete at once.
If you install a concrete patio dig out a space 8 inches deep.
For a poured concrete patio on the other hand an excavation of 10 to 12 inches is required to accommodate 6 inch thick gravel base under a 4 inch thick poured concrete slab.
The location is also important.