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Concrete Patio Specification: Thickness, Joints and Cost

September 21, 2026 by Daniel Whitfield
Cross-section of a concrete patio build-up showing a 100 mm slab over 100 mm of compacted base on compacted subgrade, welded wire mesh chaired into the upper third of the slab, and a 25 mm control joint cut from the surface

Concrete is the cheapest hard surface per square foot and the least forgiving of shortcuts. A specification guide to thickness, base, joints, strength, finish and cost.

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

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