{"id":843,"date":"2020-12-27T23:02:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-27T23:02:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/?p=843"},"modified":"2023-04-14T09:28:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T09:28:26","slug":"does-a-concrete-patio-need-footings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatblueprint.com\/does-a-concrete-patio-need-footings\/","title":{"rendered":"Does a Concrete Patio Need Footings?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Concrete patios are a cheap and easy way of adding more space to your house. Most houses usually have a built outdoor space separating the house from either the lawn or the backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since concrete is usually such a heavy-duty material and a patio is built directly on the ground, the question now is if you need footings for a concrete patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A concrete patio does not require concrete footings. Footings are usually used as a structural component to support the building\u2019s loads and distribute them to the ground. Since a patio is relatively light and does not have a structure on top, you do not need to excavate and have footings built to support it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this article, we\u2019ll be going over everything that you need to know about concrete patios, from how they are constructed, type of finishes, maintenance, and more. Read on if you already have a concrete patio or if you plan on adding one to your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To assess if you need a concrete patio and if it\u2019s the right outdoor space for your home, you first have to assess how much you are willing to spend and the type of activities that you plan on doing outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself needing more extra space for leisure activities, then a patio is definitely the cheapest option for adding extra space in any lot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A patio is especially important if you live in an area that experiences a lot of rainfall throughout the year, since the ground will be most likely wet a lot or if you like to do outdoor activities. Patios covered by a simple, lightweight roof overhead can still allow you to do outdoor activities even when it’s raining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many outdoor built spaces and landscaping interventions that could be added to a home to brighten up the outdoor environment surrounding the house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To know which one is best for your home will depend on your budget, how essential the space will be for your outdoor activities, and the current set up of your outdoor environment outside of your house.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply put, the patio is the simplest built outdoor space that you can add to your home, although it won\u2019t provide as many opportunities for activity as compared to other outdoor built spaces. Its affordability and ease of construction make up for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Concrete patios are simple to build. The purpose of a patio is to pave an area in an outdoor environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With this said, here is a simple guide on how to construct a concrete patio:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n No, you do not need rebar for a concrete patio, considering how thin and how light the forces are on the concrete. However, it is still highly recommended that you install rebar to prevent the concrete from forming cracks and provide that extra bit of reinforcement<\/strong>. This is good in case you need to do activities that are more heavy-duty on your patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDo I need a concrete patio?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s the difference between patio, deck, and terrace?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How are concrete patios built?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Note: This article will not discuss how concrete should be mixed, applied, treated, etc. You can refer to other articles such as this one<\/a> for more information on that.
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