How To Build A Simple Patio

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How to build a simple patio. Then lower the strings on the downhill end of the patio 14 inch per linear foot of patio length. Yes- we show you how to build a Cut-less YES NO CUTS paver patio. No strangers to huge home projects home bloggers Sherry and John at Young House Love wanted to keep this patio project simple.

Using grid paper with an easy-to-interpret scale sketch out your yard and a location for your deck. That way we could pour sand into the tray level it all out and set the large pavers into that. Place a line level on each layout string and adjust one end of the string up or down as needed so the line is perfectly level.

The Simple Design Steps. Building a Patio -EASY. Decide where you want your patioThis is important because you dont want to be baking in the sun if you would rather be cooling in the shadeRemember placement is important.

Use a tape measure to check the length and width of the patio you want to cover. If using limestone paver base use a garden hose to lightly wet the material. If theyre not measure each side again and adjust until your diagonals match.

Make sure your patio is big enough for all of your outdoor furniture and allows enough space to walk around. Build a Patio Base of Gravel and Sand Add gravel or limestone paver base to the excavated area and spread it to form a 6-inch-deep layer over the entire patio space. Use thicker paving stones if youre adding heavy objects like a hot tub or large grill.

In this video This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to build a brick patio. Measure your patio and determine how high the patio cover will be. The Work Begins.