TL;DR
A mortared patio is a hard-set installation in which flagstone, brick, or pavers are bedded in mortar over a reinforced concrete slab, with mortared joints in place of sand. It delivers a permanent, weed-free, furniture-friendly surface but costs substantially more than dry-laid work because the slab must exist first, and any future repair means cutting material out.
What it means
A mortared patio is a hard-set installation in which flagstone, brick, or pavers are bedded in mortar over a reinforced concrete slab, with mortared joints in place of sand. It delivers a permanent, weed-free, furniture-friendly surface but costs substantially more than dry-laid work because the slab must exist first, and any future repair means cutting material out. In freeze-thaw climates, joint quality and slab drainage determine whether it lasts decades or cracks early.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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