Building A Patio – 10 Time Saving Tips

Creating an outdoor patio is one of the best investments you can make in your family's lifestyle.

Building a patio is a job you can make as simple or as complex as you like, depending on what type of materials you use and how ornate you want it to be.

So let's assume you know how to hold a hammer and what a nail looks like and go from there. Here are 10 of the top time and labour saving tips you can use to build a patio you'll be proud to show off.

1. Without careful planning, your perfect patio could turn into a nightmare.

Consider exactly where the patio is going to be located and the dimensions, and then measure it out using builder's chalk or a small stake and tape at each of the boundaries. Add an extra metre to allow for roof overhang.

Is the ground level? And what lies beneath? Remember that you may have to dig down at least a metre (3 foot) to secure the corner posts.
Make sure there are no obstructions th at can't easily be dealt with.

2. Decide on the type of materials you plan to use and then go out and price them. You may find that the relatively inexpensive holiday or weekend project you had planned is going to go way over budget.

Think outside the square. If you've got your mind set on granite pavers that you believe will offset the colours you've used indoors, then opt for recycled wood from old constructions as support beams.
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