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Concrete foundations
Footings must always lay on soil that hasn’t been disturbed below the frost line. Place the footings on top of slightly dampened soil, make sure the soil isn’t wet. The varying depths that footings must go below grade is specified by agencies of the federal government and will change with factors such as being in […]
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Materials for concrete mixing
The right materials for concrete mixing Concrete is a mixture of portland cement, coarse aggregate (crushed stone and gravel), and fine aggregate (sand). Concrete is also one of the cheapest building materials and is very durable. The mixture between the materials has to be carefully measured and there are certain ratios between the materials that […]
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Placing concrete, curing, and finishing
Placing, finishing, and curing Planning can help tremendously when doing concrete work. Prepare the surface you are going to cover with concrete, have the forms in place, and have tools ready to use near you. Having extra people help you can make the process go quicker as well. Have the ready-mixed concrete loaded directly into […]
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Mixing Concrete
You can either mix concrete by hand or with a mixing bucket, either way, there is a certain viscosity you need in the concrete before applying it in a job. The amount of water needed for a mix is dependent on the wetness of the sand. After deciding what concrete mix you will use, never […]