Concrete Patios for Worth Backyards

The most common regret we hear about an old patio is that it was too small, and the second most common is that water runs toward the house every time it rains. Both are easy to avoid at the planning stage and expensive to fix afterward. Our opening question is what happens out there on a typical July evening, and from that we chalk an outline on the lawn with room for chairs to pull out and a grill to operate safely. If there is an existing patio, we look at whether it has truly failed or simply looks dated, and tell you honestly. For a new one, the sod and soil are removed, crushed stone is laid and run over with a plate compactor, and boards are staked so the surface falls gently away from the foundation. The slab is usually around 4 inches thick, with reinforcement when the soil or the plans call for it, finished in a brushed texture, a smooth trowel or a stamped pattern, and jointed in a layout that suits its shape. Backyards in Worth are often modest in size, so getting the dimensions right matters more than ever.