Friday, May 6, 2011

Step 15.5 - Pouring the Slab


With all the forms and anchor bolts in place, we are ready for the concrete pour. The forms have been given extra bracing so they don't blow out when the concrete is pumped in. As before, the pumper was Mark Kennedy and the concrete came from Superior. Since the majority of this slab will be subfloor for the room addition, we had a finisher (Gerardo) to make it nice and smooth on top. In addition to the slab we poured the footing for the post that will help support the roof of the garage.

After the concrete was poured and finished, it needs to dry and harden but not too fast. It needs to be kept wet on the surface the rest of the day so that it will cure slowly and not crack. Since today is Friday, it will have the weekend to cure, and then all the forms will be removed on Monday.







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