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How to Pour Concrete

Pro tips and techniques for pouring a concrete slab, or sidewalk.

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• Overview and Preparation
• Step-by-Step Pictures and Instructions for How to Pour Concrete
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Pour concrete over a solid, well-drained base, especially if it must support heavy loads like vehicles. Because concrete slabs "float" on the soil, soft ground or voids underneath may cause unsupported areas to crack under heavy weight. Pack about 4 in. of sand or gravel over clay and other poorly draining soils to provide even support.

From The Family Handyman - March 2002

 

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• Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures for How to Pour Concrete
• Pro tips and techniques for pouring a concrete slab, or sidewalk. Read an overview for how to pour concrete.
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• How to Pour a Concrete Sidewalk
• How to make a new concrete sidewalk--curved or straight.
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• How to Properly Mix Concrete
• Here's a mixing technique that ensures success with bagged concrete.
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• How to Patch Chipped and Pitted Concrete Sidewalks and Stairs
• You can repair broken corners, cracks, crumbling surfaces and spalled areas of concrete with a durable concrete patch.
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