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How much does it cost to build a 12x12 patio?

Patio Installation Cost per Square Foot Patio Size Average Cost 7x7 ft $250 – $2,500 10x10 ft $500 – $5,000 12x12 ft $750 – $7,200 16x18 ft $1,450 – $14,500 1 more row

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Brick and Concrete Pavers

Brick paver patios will cost around $8 to $19 per square foot to install. Concrete paver patios will cost around $4.50 to $21 per square foot to install. Paver patios aren’t limited to only brick or concrete, as you can also have flagstone, cobblestone, or limestone.

Patio Upgrade Costs

You can easily make your patio feel more like your own by including upgrades. Patio upgrades range from a cozy firepit to a full-blown outdoor kitchen.

Backyard Patio With a Firepit

A backyard patio with a firepit will cost around $300 to $1,400 on average. You can opt for a standalone firepit that’s already built for around $50 to $250. Or you have one built into the patio for a seamless flow for anywhere from $300 to $3,000. And don’t forget to bring a gas line for the built-in firepit; on its own, it will have a wide cost range, depending on your circumstances. There are also chiminea, which includes a chimney on top of the firepit, which will cost between $150 to $1,500.

Outdoor Kitchen

Outdoor kitchens cost $5,500 to $22,000 on average. But you could end up paying $50,000 or more for extremely large and high-end designs and installs. The only limiting factors are your imagination, budget, and space. “The appliances you chose significantly impact the terms of cost estimating,” says Ezra Laniado, owner of Landmark Construction & Development Group, Inc. “Not only that, but just like in a backyard built-in firepit, the proximity and ease of access your outdoor kitchen has to water supply lines and drainage, a gas supply line, and electrical supply will have a big impact on the final price. Getting any of these utilities to your outdoor kitchen can range from a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars depending on your home’s layout.”

Patio Sitting Wall

Patio sitting walls cost anywhere from $15 to $60 per square foot. Retaining walls cost $3,200 to $8,700 or an average of $40 per square foot. You might need one of these for structural reasons or just to split the area visually. Either way, the material choices and size dictate your budget.

Patio Cover or Roof

Patio cover costs $5,000 to $25,000 or higher. These can even hit $50,000 or more if you opt for a high-end design, a large enclosure, insulation, or high-end materials. The room can essentially become part of your home.

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Does plywood need expansion gap?

apawood.org - APA Builder Tips: Prevent Buckling With Proper Spacing, Form M300

APA recommends a 1/8-inch space between panel edge and end joints. Plywood and oriented strand board (OSB), like all wood products, will expand or shrink slightly with changes in moisture content. If the wood structural panels are tightly butted, there is no room for expansion and buckling can occur. That can mean costly, time-consuming callbacks. To assure best performance, follow these panel spacing and nailing recommendations for APA Rated Sheathing, APA Rated Sturd-I-Floor®, and APA Rated Siding. Spacing Hint: Use a 10d box nail to gauge 1/8-inch spacing between panels. Spacer-type panel edge clips may also be used for roof sheathing applications.

NOTES:

Panel spacing is an APA RECOMMENDATION, to provide installers with a means of minimizing the potential for panel buckling; however, it is not a requirement. Some manufacturers may require a space at the time of installation. Panel buckling may be an aesthetic or serviceability issue but is not a structural deficiency. There is no reason to expect this recommended space to be maintained when the panel becomes acclimated. Gaps that were initially present may have closed due to normal moisture-related expansion. If the flatness of sheathing or flooring panels is acceptable, APA would generally recommend that any finish flooring, siding or roofing be installed as planned regardless of whether gaps are present. For additional information, visit the APA Publication Library and refer to the following APA publications: • Engineered Wood Construction Guide, Form E30 (Nail sizes covered in Table 5).

• Technical Note: Temporary Expansion Joints for Large Buildings, Form U425.

• Data File: Roof Sheathing Fastening Schedules for Wind Uplift, Form T325.

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