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Posted by Jude Alexander on October 22, 2007, 7:31 pm
>
>> Building a patio with brick
>>
>> Building a patio with brick is probably the easiest way to accomplish
>> a patio project. It is easy for the do it yourselfer and can be very
>> elegant.
>>
>> Measure out the area you have in mind and start. If you're a first
>> timer, then it is probably best to have a rectangular design, although
>> a circular one is also possible, but you would have to start cutting
>> bricks. Make sure your angles are correct. While this is very
>> important, also keep in mind that you will need two inches on the
>> edges to place brick edging.
>> (continued at
>> http://building-materials.blogspot.com/2007/10/building-patio-with-brick.html
>> )
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> Brick edging, huh?
> Here's the deal, if you lay brick in sand you'll never stop them from
> moving unless you install a PT wood stop around the entire outside edge.
> If you don't do that someone can step on an edge brick and it may shift.
> Further, rain will cause the underlying sand to wash out and then you'll
> have a real mess.
> Now, if you go through the trouble of installed the PT wood stop around
> the edge you may as well use it for a form and pour concrete.
> Then you can install brick surface pavers right on top of the concrete and
> have a custom, professional job that will last a lifetime.
Or the other option and that is to have a stamped concrete patio.
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