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wife wants a new patio - space-time - 05-27-2017
We have a small townhouse and a small patio. Really small, just enough for a 6 person table, a grill, as swing, and some plants. It has a concrete plate split into 6 sections, 3 of which are cracked. I suspect the concrete thing is actually one piece, and these "dividers" don't go all the way down. Around this concrete plate there are some bricks. The bricks are uneven, in some spots water accumulates, etc.
The size is roughly 20'x20'. Wife wants to get some quotes to have a company redo the whole thing. A neighbor did this a few years ago, his patio was a little larger 20'x30' and he paid $6k. Thus I expect quote ot be around $4k. Wife also asked if we should look into those plastic plates they sell at costco, home depot, etc. that you place on top of the existing concrete.
first, I would probably need to add some fill material under those bricks to make it even, then cover the whole area (both concrete and bricks) with this plastic tiles. I would imagine the cost would be more like $1-2k based on what material I choose and if I do the work myself or hire someone.
still, my main concern with this approach is that mold and other bad stuff will grow under these plastic tiles. I really don't want mold.
Any thoughts?
Another thing to consider is that we plan to move in 2-4 years, depending on how things evolve.
Re: wife wants a new patio - OWC Jamie - 05-27-2017
plates = pavers or tiles ?
2 years ?
outdoor carpet - you can roll it up and take it with when you go for even more ROI
Re: wife wants a new patio - GGD - 05-27-2017
Since it's a townhouse, is there a Home Owners Association and CCRs that might impose some additional constraints on your plans?
Re: wife wants a new patio - space-time - 05-27-2017
plates = pavers or tiles ?
good question. I don't really know the difference. I saw ads for what looks to be 1'x1' or maybe 2'x2' plastic thingies that lock with each other and they said you place those on top of the existing patio/deck/etc.
let me see if I can find an example
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NA0IZFG/
Re: wife wants a new patio - space-time - 05-27-2017
GGD wrote:
Since it's a townhouse, is there a Home Owners Association and CCRs that might impose some additional constraints on your plans?
good point. As far as I know, no, but I will ask to make sure.
Re: wife wants a new patio - Ombligo - 05-27-2017
space-time wrote:
plates = pavers or tiles ?
good question. I don't really know the difference. I saw ads for what looks to be 1'x1' or maybe 2'x2' plastic thingies that lock with each other and they said you place those on top of the existing patio/deck/etc.
let me see if I can find an example
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NA0IZFG/
at $6 a square foot, I'd just go with ceramic tile
Re: wife wants a new patio - OWC Jamie - 05-27-2017
space-time wrote:
plates = pavers or tiles ?
good question. I don't really know the difference. I saw ads for what looks to be 1'x1' or maybe 2'x2' plastic thingies that lock with each other and they said you place those on top of the existing patio/deck/etc.
let me see if I can find an example
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NA0IZFG/
gotta be fairly flat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNqmNpYMCCs
edit: one funny thing about that video, when they are done cleaning the area up in preparation for the tiles it looks pretty nice. I would have stopped there. LOL
Re: wife wants a new patio - testcase - 05-27-2017
"...but I will ask to make sure."
Ummmm, do you REALLY want to have the HOA scrutinize what you're doing? I would carefully read the Rules & Regulations you signed (and should have received a copy of) when you first moved in. If you're working within those guidelines, there shouldn't be a problem. Unless a cement truck will be delivering a large quantity of concrete (which would be quite noticeable), I would try to stay under the radar. If another homeowner makes a stink, then you might be forced into working with the HOA. Otherwise, decide what you want to do and go for it. The less the HOA is involved, the better. I've heard too many horror stories where one or two HOA members decides that their opinion is the best (and therefore the only) way to do something and, they can make your life hell if you don't want to go along with them.
Re: wife wants a new patio - space-time - 05-27-2017
billb wrote:
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gotta be fairly flat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNqmNpYMCCs
edit: one funny thing about that video, when they are done cleaning the area up in preparation for the tiles it looks pretty nice. I would have stopped there. LOL
Actually I like what they show in that video. If my patio looked like that, yes, I would not cover it, but like I said, mine is cracked, and I have a mixture of concrete and small bricks.
I think I will make it flat first, then replace the small bricks with some large tiles, and then cover it like in that video.
Re: wife wants a new patio - mrbigstuff - 05-27-2017
It's all in the prep! I'm doing a smaller area, and if you can rent and use aground compactor, you could probably do this yourself.