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Patios
A patio (from the Spanish: patio meaning
'back garden' or 'backyard) is an outdoor space generally used for dining or
recreation that often adjoins a residence and is typically paved. It may refer
to a roofless inner courtyard of the sort found in Spanish-style dwellings or a
paved area between a residence and the garden.
Patios are typically made of concrete or stone slabs laid over a firm base. This
base is often formed of a layer of compacted hardcore (stone chips), a layer of
sharp sand, and a layer of cement mortar. The firmness and stability of the base
is essential to the robustness of the top layer of slabs - an infirm base will
typically result in cracked slabs. Patios that hold a lot of weight, such as
driveways, require stronger foundations than those that are designed for light
use.
In Australia the term Patio is often used to mean any kind of outdoor balcony or
verandah.
Let our “Patio Pro” create a one of a kind outdoor room utilizing everything
from stamped concrete to paver stones. We can incorporate anything from a fire
pit to a grill island and finish it off with landscaping and lighting.
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