The patio had been neglected and seriously damaged through the winter storms My dad completely ruined it he says he didn t but he did when he put down some kind of a rock salt during the winter that ate through the cement like it was a little scooby snack …

Concrete Deck Block Common 9 in x 10 in x 14 in Actual 9 in x 10 in x 14 in Eurotec Deck Support Plastic Adjustable Pedestal Eco M 20 Piece Box Eurotec Deck Support Plastic Adjustable Pedestal Eco S 50 Piece Box Deals Inspiration and Trends We ve got ideas to …

 · Screw pier pile Installation by Ideal Foundations Shows how a systemised screw pier system works for a sand site or collapsing soils without onsite welding …

Slippery concrete steps can be a big hassle during unpleasant weather Instead of paying someone to come and fix them for you this article will give you a few tips on doing the job yourself Whether you re pouring new concrete or working on existing concrete steps there are many different options available …

 · How to Install Deck Piers Deck piers support the beams that create the joist spans for a deck This is the foundation of the deck and if not properly installed will result in failure of part or the entire deck Unlike a concrete footing …

 · Can Cement Be Mixed With Sand When Filling Spaces Between Pavers If you are installing your own paver patio path or driveway and thinking of mixing cement and sand …

Concrete is a material comprised of a number of coarse aggregates particulate materials such as sand gravel crushed stone and slag bonded with cement Cement is a substance that is used to bind materials such as aggregate by adhering to said materials then hardening over time …

The cheapest deck foundations are concrete deck blocks that just sit on the ground The blocks are usually less than 10 apiece However you must buy a lot of them to ensure the weight of your deck is spread out over enough soil surface area so that they don t sink …

A concrete patio was designed by LevEco Architects of South Africa with a cover made from IsoPine which is a composite polystyrene material Like many modern homes the concrete flooring is at the same level as indoors creating a seamless transition to the yard …

 · How to Pack Down Rock Before Pouring Concrete Whether you pour concrete for a walkway or patio a strong gravel base is required to prevent the concrete …

RTG Deck Porch Patio Anti Slip Paint is available in four inviting neutral shades of Sand Light Gray White or a rich Clear Amber Choose a single color that complements your home s exterior or be creative and dress it up with multi toned diamonds or other patterns …

Four cobble Ashland Concrete Patio Stone Common 16 in x 16 in Actual 15 7 in x 15 7 in Brock 24 in W 36 in L Polypropylene Paver Base Panel Kolor Scape 0 5 cu ft Tan Brown Paver Base Sand…

Flagstone Patio on Crushed Stone Outdoor Patio text Tim Carter Here are three piles of crushed stone The one on the left is just larger pieces of crushed rock The middle pile are the fines The pile on the right is the crushed rock mixed with the fines This is what happens when the sand and cement harden in concrete It is not …

Cured concrete weighs about 150 lb cu ft Adding the full weight of a 12 inch diameter footing tube that has an overall height of 4 feet which holds about 3 cubic feet of concrete and has a total mass of 450 pounds to a tributary deck load of 1 912 5 pounds yields a total load of 2 362 5 pounds …

Quick Tip Mix Sand with Paint for Non Slip Surfaces Prevent slips by finishing potentially dangerous outdoor living surfaces with a gritty traction lending mixture of paint and sand Here s how …

Concrete Pier Blocks for Decks A deck pier block is in many ways just a simplified version of a precast foundation a foundation type recognized by building codes They re subject to all of the same requirements as a typical footing regardless of not being cast in place …

Tearing up concrete yourself can also save you a ton of money Hiring a contractor just to demolish a 12 x 14 ft patio could cost you 1 400 or more If you do it yourself the cost to remove a concrete driveway will run you about 400 including rental and disposal That s a savings of about 1 000 on the cost to remove a concrete driveway …

 · Animal burrows under concrete patio One side of the patio seems to just be entrance holes and the other looks like it opens into a burrow The burrow is about 5ft deep but I can t tell how wide or what else is going on under the patio …

Project Instructions When working with cement based products always wear eye protection and waterproof gloves Step 1 Ensure a solid footing Decks and other permanent structures require deck supports and footings made from structural strength concrete mix …

Polymeric Sand is a blend of sand and special additives designed to fill the joints between concrete pavers and brick pavers When proper preparation is taken such as weed killer insect repellant removal this polymeric jointing sand has the potential to reduce weed growth resist rain washout and help prevent insect penetration compared to …

Keep in mind that the Portland cement is the glue that holds the flagstone and brick to the concrete patio Years ago many recipes I looked at suggested a ratio of three parts sand to one part cement for cement mortars I altered that recipe and always mixed my ingredients 3 parts sand to 1 5 parts cement …

How to Stamp a Concrete Porch Floor Rock Solid hosts Derek Stearns and Dean Marsico show how to use overlay and a pattern stamp to rework a cracked and peeling concrete porch floor The result is a stylish porch surface resembling slate at a fraction of the cost …

Quikrete 50 lb Patio Paver Sand is a well graded sand that can be used for filling joints in paver applications and for landscaping projects that require fine sand It can also be used as a joint filler for flagstone bricks and patio block Quikrete 50 lb Patio Paver Sand is a great choice when joints are narrow and a normally sand will not fit …

 · How to Harden Sand By Timothy Bodamer Updated July 17 It can serve as a deterrent for bugs to get through the seams of your patio and it prevents weeds from popping up in driveways and walkways It also gives your project a natural look and feel Step 1 Choose your sand It comes in a variety of forms including general play sand a …

Paver Base Calculator Calculate the amount of gravel and sand needed for the base for a paver patio path or driveway project Enter the size of the project and desired depth of the base materials to get an estimate of gravel and sand required …

Use BEHR Premium Plus 1 Gallon Acrylic Latex Slate Use BEHR Premium Plus 1 Gallon Acrylic Latex Slate Gray Porch and Floor Paint for painting basements porches floors decks and patios and for a variety of other indoor and outdoor projects This low luster acrylic latex paint is resistant to UV damage scuffing fading cracking and peeling and it offers improved hiding properties to …

i noticed this pile of that looks like reddish brown sand had appeared on my floor the other day it was about the size of a quarter i cleaned it up but by the next morning a new pile was being formed in the same place it s been happening now for a few days …

The sand and cement are then poured into the water and the mixture is stirred for several minutes More water cement or sand can be added if the mixture is too wet or dry Below is an example of a sand to cement mix ratio recommendation from a cement manufacturer Concrete 1 part cement 2 parts concreting sand and 3 parts 20 millimeter …

Patio ants or pavement ants are a small type of ant that nests beside or underneath patios and other concrete slabs such as sidewalks and driveways Patio ants are approximately one eighth inch in size but quickly become a nuisance when they travel into your home seeking food …

 · Although building your patio over a concrete slab helps to ensure it won t settle unevenly later you can build a patio without cement By laying flagstone tile brick or other sturdy flat pavers on a well prepared base your patio will be less expensive and more water permeable …

 · Spread the sand in piles over the base rock and lay down PVC pipes along the sloped direction You ll use them as a railing for a piece of wood that will help you level out the sand …

If you are constructing a patio shed or a sidewalk the process often starts with pouring a solid concrete base to provide sturdy support Home owners can accomplish the task themselves by pouring the concrete directly on the ground in the installation area However the ground must be properly prepared by removing vegetation …

Save time and money on concrete with this style For a quick and dirty concrete foundation this method can do the trick You can get away with usually a 15 x15 base and then at least 6 thick so you don t crack the deck footing That is assuming you are using a 4x4 which is 3 5 square …

 · Prime your porch with exterior primer Use paint rollers to cover your porch with exterior primer Start on the far end of the porch so you won t walk on wet paint Work from one end of the porch to the other until the entire porch is covered with a smooth …

4 6 of concrete on 6 8 s gravel places your forms several inches off the ground If placing rigid under the concrete pad you ll need to raise the forms higher If you want a 4 or 6 thick concrete pad then the tamped gravel needs to level out 4 or 6 s below the top of the forms …

How To Fix Cracks in Concrete They are not only a tripping hazard but cracks in your concrete patio driveway or walkway can really compromise the curb appeal of your home …

It is critical to wear eye protection to protect your eyes from flying shards of concrete grit and sand Concrete that is no more than 4 inches thick typical for a walkway or patio is a perfect candidate for manual demolition Beyond 4 inches the work becomes exponentially more difficult Breaking up concrete is highly strenuous work …

Concrete resurfacing is a way to make damaged or dated concrete look new again A concrete coating is applied over the old surface offering a variety of color texture and pattern options This type of decorative refinishing can be done on driveways patios pool decks and even indoor floors …

 · In this video I show you the best way to set a sonotube or pile If you re building a foundation for home or a deck this is what you need to know about setting sonotubes or pilings …

 · The photo doesn t show it well but this morning I found some small piles mounds of dirt near my cement patio Because of shade and overzealous weedwacking there s no grass in this area in the photo A week or two ago I found a similar thing out front next to my cement stoop I dug down and nothing there just very soft dirt …

Sand calculator online estimate the sand required for your construction or landscaping project in weight pounds kilograms tons tonnes and volume cubic ft cubic yards cubic meters If you are wondering how much sand do I need our free sand calculator is here to do the math for you Information about sand density common sand types sand grain sizes how much a cubic yard of sand …

Four by 4 inch timber used for deck posts requires at least a 12 inch wide hole to accommodate the necessary concrete Spray the sides of the hole with water to stabilize the sand in the hole …

Sixty or 80 lb bags of concrete mix are readily available at home centers lumberyards and hardware stores Don t confuse concrete mix with sand mix or mortar mix They don t contain the aggregate stones or gravel that s necessary to make a pour thicker than about 3 4 in …

Simply placing them on the ground or on a poured concrete pad a few inches deep usually isn t enough to comply with codes they must be set at least 12 inches deep in undisturbed soil However concrete deck blocks can be used without restriction for a freestanding deck that s not attached to your house …

Concrete is a mixture of cement and other items such as sand or gravel Cement is an ingredient in concrete and is the glue that helps hold the mixture together Once concrete hardens it can be used to create stairs sidewalks landing pads or other solid surfaces as well as footers for decks Tips for Working With Concrete Get a permit …

 · Once the concrete has dried border pavers will be glued down using mortar or a construction adhesive Then a one inch thick layer of sand is added across the entire area where the pavers will be laid down This helps drain water away from the pavers and off the concrete slab The next step involves adding pavers on top of the sand …

 · No real need for cement Sharp sand is good enough to bed them in I extended our patio with slabs and used somewhere between 1 and 2 bags of sharp sand per 2ft square slab So on that basis i d say you need between 25 and 50 bags depending on depth of sand for 9 square metres …

Very thin in spots All concrete in molds cracked with 3 pours of sand cement mix I ve attempted three times with these molds with this mixture I then bought several other add water bags of cement and they all cracked EXCEPT for 1 I used Quikcerete Fast Setting in a red bag from Lowe s Worked GREAT …

Deck Footings Learn everything you need to know about installing concrete footings to support your deck We will teach you how to determine the code compliant size of your footings based on the soil type and tributary loads Check out our deck footing frost map to help you understand how deep your footings will need to be excavated …