Anyone have an estimate on the ballpark price for a 800-900 sq foot poured concrete patio? I believe they pour 3.5 inches.
2014 Key West 203DFS
1987 Landau
At 900 sq ft you will need 33.33333333333 yards and pour it 4 inchs thick! Are you going to form it up and put the base and wire down?
Send a PM to MHebbard, he just had one poured about that size.
11 yards at 4"
Send lawyers, guns, and money - The poop has hit the fan.
11.5CY, 12CY if pumped. 12CY @ $125.00 plus tax is $1,605.00. Small job form, place and finish at $2.50/SF = $2,250 City line pump $500.00 minimum charge.
$4,355.00
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
quote:I received a quote from a guy who did our next door neighbors patio which is much smaller. I don't know anything about concrete so not sure what kind of base you're referring to and I'm assuming the wire is basically rebar? He didn't mention anything about wiring or putting down a base but I didn't ask either.
Originally posted by EasyAt 900 sq ft you will need 33.33333333333 yards and pour it 4 inchs thick! Are you going to form it up and put the base and wire down?
2014 Key West 203DFS
1987 Landau
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I'm assuming the wire is basically rebar? He didn't mention anything about wiring or putting down a base but I didn't ask either.
No, more like fence wire. A slab that size will need an expansion joint or 2 also.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
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Originally posted by Cracker Larryquote:
I'm assuming the wire is basically rebar? He didn't mention anything about wiring or putting down a base but I didn't ask either.
No, more like fence wire. A slab that size will need an expansion joint or 2 also.
Thanks Cracker. Is that a picture of your own handywork? Is there any concern in this area with concrete cracking (usually due to freeze/thaw cycles up north)? Is 4 inches the minimum depth they should use?
Is using the wire mesh standard practice in the business or is that an added expense but produces a better, longer lasting result?Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
2014 Key West 203DFS
1987 Landau
Sorry Bone! I stand corrected on the amount needed. Should have gotten my calculator out sooner. 11.5 is about right.
Use of wire is to limit the cracking in larger sections of concrete, provided it is lifted and placed in the center of the slab. Cheap or unscrupulous finishers tend to just pour over the top of it and leave it where it is, don’t let them do that. There should be control joints cut or tooled into the finished surface to make the concrete crack in those areas. Concrete is going to crack, you just want to make it crack in the joint. Saw-cuts should be made as soon as possible after finishing to facilitate this happening in the cut and tend to be more aesthetic than a larger tooled joint. Welded wire fabric is the most common reinforcing for light duty slabs. Fibermesh is another additive commonly used in residential work and does essentially the same thing. I prefer the wire since I don’t think concrete with fiber gives as nice a finish. Make sure that when placed the surface is troweled at least once after being floated before the broom finish is applied. This allows the cream to be pulled to the top and makes a more durable and finer finish once broomed. Expansion joint should be placed where it abuts a wall or dissimilar material to allow the slab to expand or contract.
4" of 3000psi AE is typical of an exterior slab for residential flatwork.
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.
“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
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Originally posted by saltydog235Use of wire is to limit the cracking in larger sections of concrete, provided it is lifted and placed in the center of the slab. Cheap or unscrupulous finishers tend to just pour over the top of it and leave it where it is, don’t let them do that. There should be control joints cut or tooled into the finished surface to make the concrete crack in those areas. Concrete is going to crack, you just want to make it crack in the joint. Saw-cuts should be made as soon as possible after finishing to facilitate this happening in the cut and tend to be more aesthetic than a larger tooled joint. Welded wire fabric is the most common reinforcing for light duty slabs. Fibermesh is another additive commonly used in residential work and does essentially the same thing. I prefer the wire since I don’t think concrete with fiber gives as nice a finish. Make sure that when placed the surface is troweled at least once after being floated before the broom finish is applied. This allows the cream to be pulled to the top and makes a more durable and finer finish once broomed. Expansion joint should be placed where it abuts a wall or dissimilar material to allow the slab to expand or contract.
4" of 3000psi AE is typical of an exterior slab for residential flatwork.
Mark
Pioneer 222 Sportfish Yamaha F300
Yeah, but do you consider a dog to be a filthy animal? I wouldn’t go so far as to call a dog filthy but they’re definitely dirty. But, a dog’s got personality. Personality goes a long way.“Life’s tough…It’s even tougher if you’re stupid” John Wayne
Thanks Dog. Sounds like you know your stuff. Are you in the concrete business?
2014 Key West 203DFS
1987 Landau
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Is that a picture of your own handywork?
No, I built the shop but contracted the concrete. That’s out of my limits.
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Use of wire is to limit the cracking in larger sections of concrete, provided it is lifted and placed in the center of the slab
Yes, after that picture above, they lifted the wire and set it on little stands to hold it in the center before pouring.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
I bet getting the forms off against the building was fun.
Send lawyers, guns, and money - The poop has hit the fan.
Pressure treated lumber. Just left them there. Still good after 18 years.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
Some good stuff there from Salty