A patio that looks great in July—and holds up in January In Caldwell and across the Treasure Valley, a concrete patio has to do more than add outdoor living space. It needs to manage irrigation, shed rain and snowmelt, and survive freeze‑thaw temperature swings without turning into a cracked, uneven surface. The good news: most patio problems are preventable when the base, slope, joints, and curing plan are handled correctly […]