This patio build begins after demolition and deep excavation expose uneven ground and old foundations. Hardcore, sand, and mortar are layered carefully to form a stable base. Early mistakes with ...

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A brick patio can be laid over an existing concrete slab or in a sand bed. On concrete, bricks are set in ½ inch of wet mortar with ⅜- to ½-inch-wide mortar joints. You can create attractive, unique ...