How Do You Build Patios Without Cement?
You can build a patio without cement. By laying flagstone, tile, brick or other sturdy flat pavers on a well-prepared base, your patio will be less expensive, water-permeable and therefore more eco-friendly and will look beautiful. You can even dig it up and change it’s location in the future! Choose the paving material you want to use for your selected area. Measure the size and calculate the area (height X width). You can buy paving materials from large hardware stores, home stores, some garden suppliers, tile outlets or construction material retailers and wholesalers. There are a lot of variations to the ‘recipe’ here depending on your soil and drainage. The better your drainage, the more shallow the digging. Some people will only dig a few inches. Most drainage should be able to handle digging the area down 4 – 8″ deep removing roots and rocks. The deeper you dig, the more stable your area is likely to be. Line the outer edges with bender board or similar material, holding it in pl
