Whether it's in the Land of Oz or your own back yard, there's something
magical about a brick path-especially if it leads to a sunny, spacious patio.
Don't get me wrong; there's nothing magical about how patios get built.
They take loads of energy and muscle power. They require careful planning
from the first shovelful of dirt thrown to the last paver laid. But you'll
get what you work for: a beautiful, usable, outdoor space that will last
a lifetime.
Our patio is "dry-laid," meaning there's no wet concrete used,
just precast concrete pavers laid on a bed of sand. Ours is a large ambitious
project with curves, paths and steps. We circled trees, looped around landscaping
beds and linked together two decks.
Every patio is different-the one you build may be larger, smaller, squarer
or rounder. The good news is, everything you need to know about building
any dry-laid patio is right here on these 10 pages.
By Spike Carlsen
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A little ambition and a lot of muscle power
will earn you this enduring dry-laid patio.
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