Make sure water drains away from the area. Is the location you initially considered large enough to fit the patio you want? Will certain obstacles force you to use a different layout than you had initially intended? A little time thinking about these issues will make the later steps that much easier.
[header] How to lay a brick patio [title] Determine the size and location for your patio. [step] If you've decided to make a patio, you probably already have a location in mind. However, before you get started you should determine the requirements necessary to create the patio.