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Patio Slope For Drainage

A focused guide to patio slope for drainage for planning your next yard project.

A patio must move water away from buildings and avoid trapping it at low points.

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How to plan it

  1. Identify where runoff goes before setting grades
  2. Check door thresholds, drains, and adjacent soil levels
  3. Ask a local professional about slopes and drainage where conditions are complex
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Turn this into a quantity

Record your site measurements first. Then use a calculator with the depth, application rate, or coverage from the actual material specification.

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Source and limits

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association: Paver technical guidance. Local conditions and manufacturer guidance may call for different materials or installation details.