Draw the pad layout
The concrete pad template loads a 36' × 26' pad with control joints, a thickness note, and two dimension lines. Resize the outline to the job, drag the joint lines to your spacing, and update the note — '4" slab, rebar at 24" on center' or whatever the job calls for.
For patios and pads that meet a structure, add the house or garage wall as a line so the placement is unambiguous. L-shaped and notched pads are quick work for the polygon tool.
- Pad outline with true dimensions
- Control joint layout
- Thickness and reinforcement notes
- Adjacent structures for placement context
- Square footage for volume calculations
From area to yardage
Select the pad shape to read its square footage, multiply by thickness for cubic feet, divide by 27 for yards — the drawing gives you the area number that starts the math, documented where the crew and the supplier can both see it.
Joint spacing drawn to scale also keeps the finishing plan honest: everyone sees where the cuts land before the pour, not after.
Site checks before the pour
Slabs and pads can trigger permit requirements, setback rules, and frost-depth specs depending on size and use. Verify local code, and arrange utility locates before any excavation or grading. SiteBuildHub Draft documents the plan; licensed professionals and local authorities govern what's buildable.