How Do You Make A Concrete Patio Slab?
One of the easiest ways to create a patio in your backyard is to create a concrete slab. While the project might be a bit easier than laying flagstone or brick, the application still has its challenges. To successfully lay the concrete slab, you need to create a framework from 2x4s and properly pour and smooth out concrete. Measure out the dimensions for the concrete slab and place a wooden stake at each corner. Next, connect these stakes with a piece of twine or string. You will then work entirely within the confines of the space you just created. Excavate the space with a shovel and remove the soil where the slab will be located. The depth of the hole needs to be larger than the thickness of the concrete slab. This is because you will add a 4-inch layer of gravel to the entire excavated area. Create the dimensions of the concrete slab by laying out a framework of 2x4s. You will set up the 2x4s in the shape of your concrete slab and with the exact measurements in mind. To keep the fra
