Concrete

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Things to consider before you have a contractor install concrete for you:

• Determine how much concrete you need
• Choose a shape and/or color that will compliment the rest of your property
• Choose a finish that you like that will meet your needs
• All colored concrete if not sealed will fade
• Consider the lay of the land before pouring concrete
• Consider drainage needs and accessibility for drains, irrigation and wiring before placement begins
• Make sure concrete slopes away from the house for the first four feet
• Make sure control joints and expansion joints are up to code
• Always use a concrete contractor who has a C-8 License and who has liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance
• Make sure you have 2″ clearance under the stucco to prevent moisture problems
• Grading, conduit installation and underground work should be completed before concrete is placed

The Process:

• Forms are set and stakes installed to keep the forms correct
• Proper compaction is checked before installing road base or gravel
• Weather conditions and moisture content of sub-grade must be acceptable before pouring
• Concrete is placed in the forms and leveled, then immediately bull floated
• Concrete is then edged and troweled
• Control joints are then placed into the concrete
• Depending on the finish you choose, it will either be exposed, stamped, rock salted, or broom finished

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