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I know how to make concrete steps for a patio but how do I attach the new steps ontop of the already existing concreate patio? Thanks.

Drill some holes into the patio and put short lengths of re-bar into them. Then build your concrete forms around them. When you pour the new steps they will be anchored to the patio.

2008-06-22 18:45:36 by brad

Lowe#39;s home improvement expert, Mike Kraft, demonstrates how to finish your patio by installing paving stones. Make sure you know the pattern ...

Our home has a 12 X 32 patio in the backyard and it has a really noticeable slope from the house. I know that you need some for water to run off but this is bad enough that when you are sitting on it you can feel the slope. Is there a way to fix this without tearing out the patio and starting over?

Yes there is a way.There are companies that deal with that,the process is called concrete lifting.They drill holes in the concrete and inject concrete under the slab,thus raising it

2007-04-22 07:29:18 by KENNETH G

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Coordinates with the Strathwood's Gibranta coffee table and arm chairs (sold separately)
Measures 47-1/2 inches wide by 28 inches deep by 35 inches tall; weighs 31 pounds
Durable, FSC-certified Eucalyptus hardwood; galvanized, rust-free hardware; easy assembly

I had a concrete patio put in last summer. They said they were going to be putting in the expansion joint that goes between the patio and the foundation on the house but when they were finished they didn't put it in and told me it wouldn't be necessary. Now after the thaw, (I am in MN), the patio top is chipping away because it shifted along the foundation. Is this going to cause problems for me? I am afraid my foundation may have been weakened by this.

could be future trouble for the foundation...they only told you it wouldnt be necessary because they forgot it...see if they cant come back and cut a relief joint next to the wall and caulk it to keep water out...

2008-04-15 11:08:59 by Charlie C

Price: $670.00 $399.99

Spot clean with mild soap and water; air dry; bring cushions indoors in bad weather and store in dry place when not in use; set is imported
Attractive and versatile 4-piece outdoor furniture set includes 2 chairs, loveseat, and coffee table; 4 throw pillows included
Coffee table is 36 by 22 by 18 inches; chairs are 29 by 24 by 33 inches; loveseat is 29 by 49 by 33 inches

We put in a large stamped concrete patio this year. We put quite a few plants in pots on the patio. When I water there is a white film left on the concrete. If it is mineral deposits from the water, how or can I get it off! And any ideas on how to prevent it from happening. Our patio would be empty without plants. so not putting them is not a option!
We had the concrete put in professionally. It is colored stamped concrete. The contractor did seal it a day after he put it in. It is a brownish grey color, so the white really stands out. I do have my pots on rollers, , but I guess when the water drains, it sits in the low stamped spots, and causes the white spots. Also I have used store bought potting soil for all my pots.

could be the water used in watering the plants is turning the concrete white but then isn't concrete white(ish)? could also be the elements within the concrete mix clashing with the elements (air, water, etc.). go to a lowes or home depot. go to the dept that sells concrete by the bag & seek out a pro. ask for suggestions. i dunno where you live or what earth elements you are exposed to like change of climate, sun exposure, or whatever, but this really factors into it. just a thought but what's in the soil that surrounds your patio? you are dealing with so many variables that have impacted on something that is unnatural (placed on something that IS natural - your ground). you'll have to play detective for this one or you could call in a pro. say! did you have this stamped concrete patio installed or do it yourself? check with the installer if you did. good luck!

2007-08-08 16:10:28 by Sunday

Hi, we would like to decorate our patio with furniture that lasts along time and can resist rain (when it rains in LA it rains like a monsoon) and the sun (they don't call it sunny for nothing!). Plus we are elevated up pretty high so wind is a concern too. we look forward to your suggestions, THANKS!

Some of the best types of patio furniture include wrought iron and cast aluminum. Both are durable and rust-resistant as is resin or resin wicker, which both repel rain and are lightweight; or teak wood, which is stylish, durable, and weather-resistant.

Outdoor wicker is another alternative, but can be scratcy without patio cushions.

2008-05-12 12:57:29 by trueblue