This concrete took about 1 1/2 hours to pour. I am convinced that this is the way to go. I can pour concrete again the easy way with breaks for coffee!
awesome-- you saved yourself a couple grand over having it contracted, and a whole lot of trouble mixing and pouring and finishing it before it sets up. Congrats!
Yeah. I am amazed how really easy this pour went. A wet pour was quoted at around 3 grand as we would have had a short load. The cement cost us 360 bucks! It was still a lot of work, but no pressure. I think this is the way to go. Have had no problems at all with the crete. Everyone at our winery has sure enjoyed our new porch!
What size is the pad? This is exactly what I'll be doing and my pad is 10x30! I'll be doing it in theee section. The outer sections are first and then the middle. Your patio looks awesome! Mine is an extension to an existing patio and will be wrapping it around the side of my house. Can't wait! You have given me hope!
I am glad to help! Thanks for the comment. Just remember if you are in the freeze/thaw cycle, where it goes below and above freezing, please use some kind of rebar or mesh. Pack that dry concretely around it tight. Good luck.
Also make sure you tie all sections together with the rebar or mesh to prevent crete sections from moving independently. They need to be actually ONE pad and move as one. Also, try to connect to the house concrete if there is a way to do that. I was able to, but your situation may be different as you may have a block foundation.
awesome-- you saved yourself a couple grand over having it contracted, and a whole lot of trouble mixing and pouring and finishing it before it sets up. Congrats!
Yeah. I am amazed how really easy this pour went. A wet pour was quoted at around 3 grand as we would have had a short load. The cement cost us 360 bucks! It was still a lot of work, but no pressure. I think this is the way to go. Have had no problems at all with the crete. Everyone at our winery has sure enjoyed our new porch!
What size is the pad? This is exactly what I'll be doing and my pad is 10x30! I'll be doing it in theee section. The outer sections are first and then the middle. Your patio looks awesome! Mine is an extension to an existing patio and will be wrapping it around the side of my house. Can't wait! You have given me hope!
I am glad to help! Thanks for the comment. Just remember if you are in the freeze/thaw cycle, where it goes below and above freezing, please use some kind of rebar or mesh. Pack that dry concretely around it tight. Good luck.
My pad is 7’ by 20’
Also make sure you tie all sections together with the rebar or mesh to prevent crete sections from moving independently. They need to be actually ONE pad and move as one. Also, try to connect to the house concrete if there is a way to do that. I was able to, but your situation may be different as you may have a block foundation.
Good job. That's how it's supposed to be done.