Set Patio Pitch for Drainage

Phil, tell me about the string line. What we're doing is we're setting the level. But we want to make sure that these pavers all line up, are all level, and we have the appropriate amount of pitch to allow for water to effectively drain off of this patio in case there's rain. That's what the string line does. Start over. Actually, Phil's 100% right. A string line is a multi-purpose tool that can set both the pitch and elevation of your patio as well as set the course for your bricks. Now, I got to get back and see if I can screw them up some more. We want to make sure that this water has a path to get off of the patio. You can do it using a laser level like this, sometimes referred to as a transit. Your patio should have 1 in of drop for every 8 ft of run. Meaning that when you're trying to direct water from an area for every 8 ft that it runs, it should also be dropping by 1 in. It's time for