Diy Concrete Paver Patio

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Diy concrete paver patio.

The rule of thumb is to dig to the thickness of the paver plus another six inches for a solid base. We live in a townhouse so i needed to be very conscious of where i put my materials until. A literal ton of patio pavers probably the work begins. We began by digging out a space in the ground to lay a border of smaller pavers creating a sort of tray.

Pavers vary in thickness. Your patio needs the support of a gravel paver base. Dig deep enough to allow for the base material under the pavers. The existing grade of our back yard sloped about 18 from our back door.

Plus building a paver patio is relatively easy when you use the proper technique. Diy concrete paver patio step 1. Remember to keep the slope uniform. Poured concrete pavers and gravel patio step 1.

Calculating area and ordering materials. Cut 2 x 4 s to plan space. Once the patio layout is done you re ready to excavate the area. Once cut nail pieces together and start laying out the forms to finalize your design.

We chose to use stone patio pavers as these would be much easier to lay than pouring concrete. Brick or concrete pavers are durable and weather resilient which makes them an ideal low maintenance material for patios and walkways. We are diy enthusiasts not professionals remember. Continue until you have a 6 inch base.

Creating a paver patio area. Settle on your paver sizes and start cutting the 2 x 4 studs to make your forms. Our pavers are 2 1 2 thick and we want them to be level with the ground.