Background on the patio and its construction
A patio can be defined as an assembly floor for relaxing moments and especially to put plants and shrubsIt can be attached directly to the house or installed in the courtyardIt is coated exterior wood. An owner who proposes to establish a patio door at home must ensure that there is opportunity to access it via. This facility is built on cement blocks for the maintenance of the poles in place.
This should include plants and shrubs that are suitable for the location of the dwelling. The following plants are the most recommended: the hardy plants and shrubs and plants of the season to an atmosphere suitable for every season.
In selecting plants, here are the most useful criteria:
- Low development
- Slow growth
- Color and shape of the leaves
- The period of bloom and color
- The port
After that, we must think of making any necessary maintenance such as watering, repotting plants too cramped and the control and protection against diseases and pests. Execution of works.
The first phase of work is laying the plank seat. But before that, we need to measure carefully the final height of the installation in order to have a level appropriate to the release of housing. There is a need for a consistent setting of 2 x 8 for more support provided for this equipment. Then you have to climb between the beam seat and post the first outer beam and not very far, in addition to housing, the first external beam.
In general, the patio is directly linked to the house will be his support. The side opposite him will be determined by the legs. If there is need for setting poles, holes must be about thirty inches and use of concrete or rock residue. After implantation of the posts, proceed to the assembly of the floor structure.
Recommendations related to the construction of a patio
During construction, it is necessary that the patio has no visible screws. Thus, there is less penetration of water and this will provide a high resistance to flaking and a more attractive appearance. Also, there must be an angle to the ground water discharge farther from the house to protect against piles of water in the vicinity of this development.
For the same purpose, the installation of concrete slabs may also be necessary for proper cleanliness of the place and also to store power tools. |
