4 Steps to a new Patio build

Patios are an exceptional addition to any house. They make up for the lack of space inside homes. People do most of the summer activities in patios. People cook, relax, and entertain in their patios. Patios are also preferable as they are simple to build and easy to maintain.If adding a patio to your house is your next project, read more to know all about the four steps of installing a patio. Before that read this article to learn more about the costs of your dream patio.

Design your patio according to your space and needs. If you want to add more patterns and designs, it will cost you more.That’s why it’s crucial to set your budget before breaking any ground. Discuss your plans and designs with a building specialist who will offer much help at this stage.

Digging

Digging is the first thing to do in the process. A 6-inch deep hole is necessary to put concrete, sand, and paver stones. If you want to add electrical features to your patio, workers will bury the cables under the ground in this stage. Hiding the cables will eliminate danger and give a much elegant look to your patio. If you decided to have your patio raised, you need to keep the natural angle of the slope in mind while digging. Generally, the slope should drop 1 inch every 4 feet. Once the cables are buried the area will be flattened with a plate compactor, so the dirt is packed in and leveled.

Foundation

After digging and preparing the area,it’s time to install the foundation. It consists of a 6-inch layer of concrete and 1 inch of sand. A two -inch layer of concrete and a plate compactor is necessary to keep the concrete smooth, leveled, and sloped correctly. If you intend to put large or heavy objects in your patio, such as a hot tab, then the foundation must be thicker than six inches to handle the weight. After installing a suitable amount of concrete , the sand will be added. A 1-inch layer of sand will be flattened and leveled for the stones to be placed on.

Installing Pavers

It’s time now to put paver stones. They must be straight and leveled. Usually, paver stones are set down individually and a string or any straight edge or a wall is used to ensure that the work is done perfectly.

Packing Sand

Packing the jointing sand is the last stage of building your patio. The sand is a necessary addition that bond the stones to ensure that the pieces are secured. A huge amount of sand will be put. Then brushed to fill the gaps between the paver stones. This process will be repeated several times until the stones are packed down.Then the extra sand will be removed and your patio will be ready at last.

 Once your patio is installed, you’ll start enjoying it, forgetting all about the mess caused in the building process.Connect with a pro now and don’t waste the time. Start planning today and enjoy a nice patio for the next years.