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Concrete Patios: Thickness, Joints, Finish and Cost

September 21, 2026September 9, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Plan of a concrete patio showing control joint layout and slab thickness detail

Concrete is the cheapest hard surface per square foot and the least forgiving of shortcuts. Here is how to specify one properly.

Categories Concrete Surfaces Tags concrete cost, concrete patio, concrete slab, control joints, finishes, slab thickness

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