CONCRETE PATIO CONTRACTORS - MELTON, VIC
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Patios are a great outdoor addition to your homes. They provide an area for your outdoor activities and can be seen as a staple feature in Australian homes. Patios can fade and dull overtime which can be easily fixed using paver bricks and instead of using poured concrete it is much faster and less complicated to complete.
Patios can be made using a variety of material. We mostly use concrete or paving flag stone slabs. Concrete options include poured concrete, stamped concrete and aggregate concrete.
Making the patio involves taking measurements of the area, excavations, lining landscape fabric, compacting the base layer and packing sand over the paver stones. It is recommended that if you are unsure about the sizing of the patio, you make the patio bigger than intended as adding on to existing patios are much more difficult.
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The process
Landscaping fabric is planted onto the excavated area which is primarily used to prevent weeds from growing and ruining your patio in the future. It is then covered by a layer of sand which is further held in place by the fabric which also stops sand from falling through and eroding. The sand is finally screed and levelled to even out the landscape. It is important that you hire a professional to do these tasks as the techniques required can be arduous and can impact the final product if done incorrectly.
Landscaping fabric is planted onto the excavated area which is primarily used to prevent weeds from growing and ruining your patio in the future. It is then covered by a layer of sand which is further held in place by the fabric which also stops sand from falling through and eroding. The sand is finally screed and levelled to even out the landscape. It is important that you hire a professional to do these tasks as the techniques required can be arduous and can impact the final product if done incorrectly.
Installation of pavers
After the sand is evened, pavers are set up to cover the sand layer and the border of the patio is glued down. The thickness of the border is decided by the type of paver used and the square area of the patio bed. The patio is then compacted and gaps are filled with more sand which then includes a final sweeping and cleaning up of the patio landscape.
You can also choose to go the poured concrete route if you decide on concrete instead of individual paver bricks. The process is similar however there is the addition of a gravel layer and forms and stakes set up to contain concrete mix. The concrete mix is the top layer of the patio and in this case is screed, smoothed with a float and edged where it is finally left to cure over the course of 2-3 days.
After the sand is evened, pavers are set up to cover the sand layer and the border of the patio is glued down. The thickness of the border is decided by the type of paver used and the square area of the patio bed. The patio is then compacted and gaps are filled with more sand which then includes a final sweeping and cleaning up of the patio landscape.
You can also choose to go the poured concrete route if you decide on concrete instead of individual paver bricks. The process is similar however there is the addition of a gravel layer and forms and stakes set up to contain concrete mix. The concrete mix is the top layer of the patio and in this case is screed, smoothed with a float and edged where it is finally left to cure over the course of 2-3 days.
Why you should get a patio
Having an outdoor area is a great addition to any home. They have great versatility serving as entertainment, storage, or family spaces and will help you make the most out of your outdoor spaces. Furthermore they are easy to clean and maintain because of their durability and will increase the value of your homes.
Having an outdoor area is a great addition to any home. They have great versatility serving as entertainment, storage, or family spaces and will help you make the most out of your outdoor spaces. Furthermore they are easy to clean and maintain because of their durability and will increase the value of your homes.
If you need a complete overhaul of your back or front yards, Melton concreters are here to turn your dreams into reality. We have great commitment towards the clients experience with us and are always prepared to do any job. Contact us through the contact form above or simply give us a call at 0390348410.
