In the example above mark used the foundation of the house as a reference point and measured two equal distances towards the patio for the location of his stakes.
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Look through the level s scope while a helper holds a leveling rod at the benchmark and moves the rod s marker until it falls in the scope s crosshairs.
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Take up all old bricks and paving stones from the patio then use a shovel to remove 7 inches of soil from the area.
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Set a builder s level in the middle.
You can check that the stringed off area is square by holding a framing square up to it.
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Drive 3 foot stakes into the ground 1 foot outside the corners of the patio area.
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