How to Build a Backyard Patio
The addition of a backyard patio adds another area of relaxation to your backyard and an area for family entertaining. The patio often will be the focal point of your backyard oasis and the other areas of your yard will form and direction from the patio layout. 
photo credit: Jeff Sandquist
There are many styles of patios to design into your backyard area. But size of the patio and the project and cost are usually the primary decisions that affect the patio you add your backyard oasis paradise. The needs of the family are also very important
The You Tube below show the thought and work that went into the patio they added to the backyard. A few of their main concerns were:
- Determine location and size: Will it be located directly off the house, attach the house and garage area or be a separate area in the backyard?
- take into account other buildings, garages, a greenhouse ,storage sheds and the house need to be considered in patio layout
- landscape features: Are their built in fire pits, a pond, gas or electric lines or trees and shrubs to consider?
- Available shade and sunlight: Will the patio be in direct sunlight and require some shade or will the patio have a mix of both sun and shade?
This patio design project is about a medium difficulty project. It’s not as complicated as some but you can install a patio in an easier form. But the most important decision in putting in your patio is that is well made so that it will last for years and not need a lot of maintenance to keep it useable and looking good. Your backyard is much more realxing and enjoyable if you are not doing constant repairs.
The one area of this project that is very important is to make sure the patio is level and has good drainage. Poor drainage in the ground below will lead to sinkhole areas in your patio or the surface breaking up.
The addition of a patio to your backyard oasis will add hours of fun for the family and friends.
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