For example, if your patio will be holding up a heavy hot tub, jacuzzi, or outdoor kitchen, you may want to pour the concrete thicker in those spots. Similarly, if you are pouring concrete on a slope, you’ll certainly be using a higher slab thickness at the lower part of the slope...
Creating a stairway by cutting steps into a dirt slope can be a great landscaping tool. In addition, outdoor stairways make walking up hills easier and safer. With a few simple tools and a bit of preparation, you can create such a walkway in as little as an afternoon. Be sure to call...
Run a concrete broom perpendicular to the slope, if there is one. On concrete that's intended to drain, though, broom marks should be run towards the drain. One thing to note is that a broom-finished exterior surface is just as durable as a smooth finish. ...
Pour the contents of one 40-lb. bag of concrete into the wheelbarrow. Add the recommended amount of water to the concrete, and mix with the shovel until there is no dry material. Shovel the mixed concrete into a hole, and smooth it with the concrete trowel. Repeat this step for each h...
We used twine and a level to make sure our lip was level all the way around. 14/43 – The back side lip of our pond was lower than the front so we built up the lip to level with concrete pavers and covered them with red clay (we had plenty of that from the excavation). The...
Set the pavers into position on top of the sand. Start at the bottom of the driveway against the concrete header. Lay the pavers in a herringbone pattern. Lay the first paver vertically, the second one horizontally, continually alternating. This helps to strengthen the driveway, and reduces ...
Concrete stairs - A diamond core drilled hole with the hand rail set into epoxy. The cover plate is held out of the way with tape until the floor is sealed and finished. Note, if this looks odd, it is because the handrail that is on a flat slab has a slope out of vertical to the...
Pour concrete to form the base of your pool. This provides a stable and level surface. Reinforce the concrete with steel bars to strengthen the structure, ensuring durability and safety. Step 5: Building the Walls Construct the walls using concrete blocks or pouring concrete into wooden forms. ...
Pour concrete into the form, filling it until it's above the top of the form. Depending on the size of the wall, you may need to hire a contractor who will pour the concrete from a truck. Slide a 2-inch by 4-inch board over the top of the form to smooth the surface of the co...
Pour the concrete. Use a trowel to smooth the concrete, pressing firmly to remove air pockets. Allow the foundation to set completely. Step 4 Set the first row of the first course of brick according to the dimension of your bench. Apply ½ inch of mortar to the foundation and set the...