When you’re getting ready to pour a concrete shed slab, selecting the right concrete mix is a critical decision that will affect the longevity and durability of your shed. Concrete comes in various mixes, each designed for different applications. Understanding the options will help you make an ...
Construct the form-work which will mark the borders of your finished concrete slab. The cheapest form-work material is lumber, preferably 1-by-4s. Ensure that your form-work is square by measuring the distance from one corner to the corner diagonally across from it. Then compare that to the...
to remove the blemishes even though the project was not originally bid to grind that deep. For the last year or so, we have been using the wet cure method with curing blankets left on the slab for three days on the polished concrete areas. This system has seemed to improve the other ...
The soil you build your concrete pad on needs to be compact and well-drained to ensure the bestconcrete slabresults. Concrete is a porous material so drainage can’t be an issue. Otherwise, water under the concrete pad will result in stress cracks in the cement as the ground flexes. Wh...
Build a frame for the object you are installing by nailing together two-inch by four-inch boards using three-inch long nails. If you are building a concrete slab, the frame will be square. If you are pouring a sidewalk, the boards will be end to end on either side of the area. ...
From a foundation to a new driveway, how much does a concrete slab cost to install? Cement slabs create a strong, durable foundation for hot tubs, propane tanks, sheds and other structures. Larger concrete pads with thickened edges form the base of garag
Landscape Installation Outdoor Kitchens Custom Furniture & Lighting Contacts Phone: (540) 827-4299 Email: david@revolutionarygardens.com Mon - Fri: 10 AM - 6 PM Sat - Sun: by appt only Sign up for our newsletter Get offers and discounts to your inbox ...
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...
The type of ground you’re pouring over doesn’t matter too much, since you’ll prep the ground before your pour. What does matter, however, is how much weight your concrete patio will need to support! How Much Weight Can a 4-Inch Concrete Slab Hold?
Can you over work concrete? Never overwork or over finish the surfaceof any exposed concrete slab. This brings too much fine material to the surface, works out the designed air entrainment*, and will weaken the surface of the slab leaving the top of slab more vulnerable to freeze/thaw damag...