How To Prep For Pouring A Concrete Patio
The difference is the depth you dig before you pour.
How to prep for pouring a concrete patio. 4 inches for the some another 4 inches for the concrete and another 2 inches to allow for mortar and brick. In this video we show you how to pour your basic 16 x 12 concrete slab. The actual depth of your base excavation will depend on how you want you want the patio surface to end up relative to the surrounding ground. Level the 2x12 and nail it to the second corner stake.
This will raise the sand in the concrete and prevent dangerous slippery conditions on the concrete. In most areas a concrete patio begins with 4 inches of compacted stone. We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect. In this video we take you from start to finish on how we setup form and pour a concrete patio if you have any questions dont hesitate to comment or leave f.
If you install a concrete patio dig out a space 8 inches deep. Add 2 inches to the depth for gravel if the soil is normally moist or has a high concentration of clay. Start by choosing straight form boards. Use an edger to round the concrete edges between the forms and the concrete and after the concrete has set for one to two hours place a broom finish on the concrete by gently pulling a push broom across the surface.
Pour a concrete patio done right a concrete patio can be an attractive addition to your property that s long lasting versatile and economical particularly if you pour it yourself. 2 add a layer of gravel or crushed rock to the compacted earth. Most concrete slabs will sit 1 to 2 inches higher than the dirt and 2 to 3 inches below the surface of the dirt making the needed depth of the hole 3 to 5 inches. For example if you want it to be level with the ground you should go down 8.
Determine the proper depth by establishing the height of the concrete slab. Typically this base will be 4 inches about 10 cm deep. For a 5 in thick slab with thickened edges which is perfect for most garages and sheds 2x12 boards work best.