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Patio
Italian courtyard of the Livadiya Palace If the patio is to abut against the wall of a house, the top must be at least 100mm (4in) below the damp-proof course.[1]. Patios are typically made of concrete or stone slabs laid over a firm base. This base is often formed of a layer of compacted hardcore (stone chips), a layer of sharp sand, and a layer of cement mortar. The firmness and stability of the base is essential to the robustness of the top layer of slabs - an infirm base will typically result in cracked slabs. Patios that hold a lot of weight, such as driveways, require stronger foundations than those that are designed for light use. In Australia the term Patio is often used to mean any kind of outdoor balcony or verandah. See alsoReferences
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