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Problematic sites, and casting slabs
Sloped and curved sites Allow for smaller spacing between the divider forms on a steep slope. Make the forms out of ¼ or ½ inch plywood or hardboard, or 1 x 4s for a curved walkway or drive. To make 1 x 4s easier to bend, soak them in water. Set the supporting stakes closer […]
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Concrete flooring
Preparing for concrete flooring Check the criteria for floor design and construction in your town’s building code. Compact the base dirt and put the floor directly on it if it is well-drained. If the soil is soft or loose, you’ll need to dig it out and put a 4 inch crushed stone and 1-inch sand […]
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Concrete excavation for forms and foundations
Removing any building line stakes will be necessary before undertaking any concrete excavation for formwork and to allow up working area. By placing the batter board about 4 feet away from the building plan stakes, you can keep the building lines intact. At the very least, far enough away from the batter boards for the […]
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Tools For Concrete
There are a few basic tools needed for basic concrete work. Wet concrete will crack and dry out bare skin so be sure to get waterproof gloves and boots. A watering can is used for measuring water and adding it into the concrete mix. 50-foot steel tape measure. A bucket will be needed for measuring […]