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My neighbor in Charlotte said I was crazy to use a 4-inch concrete slab for a patio, but the contractor wanted 6 inches.
Last week I started digging for a 12x14 patio and got two different opinions on the slab thickness. I went with the 4-inch pour after checking the soil, but now I'm second-guessing the choice for furniture weight. What's the right call for a basic patio with a grill and table?
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christopher9526mo ago
My uncle's patio in Raleigh has a 4-inch slab and it's held his heavy fire pit table for years. The soil prep and base gravel are honestly more important for preventing cracks.
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wood.noah6mo ago
Totally agree, the base is what makes or breaks it.
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oscarmurphy5mo ago
Base gravel is key" - my buddy dug a spa pit wrong and it cracked in one winter.
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