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dcop

03-01-2006 20:43:20




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Hey!
Well I need help. I am getting my property ready to pour a concrete pad, 20x30. The problem is that the location is about 5 inchs off from one side to the other. What I need to know is should I bring in fill dirt to bring it up to grade of dig out the high side. I am going to pour the pad myself, with the help of a few friends. I have poured small stuff before, but nothing this big.

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MarkB_MI

03-02-2006 18:58:24




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 Re: grading pad in reply to dcop, 03-01-2006 20:43:20  
It is very important that you have good drainage at your building site. If you cut into the hill, you will need to go deep enough on the uphill side so that water flows away from all four sides of the building. If you don't do this, you'll end up with water standing in your building or big upheaval problems.

You can cut and fill using dirt from your site. However, be certain that the fill is well packed. If it settles after you pour your pad, the concrete will crack. Your tractor will pack the fill down if you drag the dirt repeatedly. For a small site like this, it's worthwhile to rent a plate vibrator to pack the fill.

If your site is mostly clay, I suggest you have sandy fill brought in. Sand and gravel do not suffer the upheaval problems of clay.

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MikeCatthemuseum

03-02-2006 17:37:27




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 Re: grading pad in reply to dcop, 03-01-2006 20:43:20  
Had the same problem and hindsight is 20/20.

I would grade half and fill half. A couple inches of gravel is no big deal and neither is grading a couple. The advantage to NOT grading the whole thing is your slab will be higher above the surrounding ground and will not let water in like mine did. If you take 5 inches off the back side and pour less than a 6" slab, it's gonna get wet.



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Dave NE IA

03-02-2006 07:30:07




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 Re: grading pad in reply to dcop, 03-01-2006 20:43:20  
Best ask folks in your area. Her in Iowa a cut would be the answer as it will crack where the fill joins the hard soil. Yes, even with compaction in 4-6" lifts. and rebar. Rebar will keep the crack in line, but will most likley crack. Here in Iowa a uniform fill is very important. Dave NE IA



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CalJim

03-01-2006 20:58:04




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 Re: grading pad in reply to dcop, 03-01-2006 20:43:20  
Hello,
Cut into the slope rather than adding fill.
Undisturbed soil makes a better base.
If you do add fill use gravel but it must be
packed w/compactor or pad will sink.



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old

03-01-2006 20:49:18




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 Re: grading pad in reply to dcop, 03-01-2006 20:43:20  
If you do fill use gravel and when you start pouring use wet cement so it goes in to the gravel then go to the normal type/mix



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