Any Members Do Concrete Work?

  • fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    May 16, 2014 at 10:38 am #1358055

    I need to replace the apron for our driveway. I have other work as well.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18715
    May 16, 2014 at 10:44 am #1410780

    Any Members Do Concrete Work?

    A: I like to think my work is solid.

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    May 16, 2014 at 11:15 am #1410790

    Quote:

    I need to replace the apron for our driveway. I have other work as well.

    I’m in the NW Metro.

    jake47
    WI
    Posts: 602
    May 16, 2014 at 12:05 pm #1410802

    Quote:

    I need to replace the apron for our driveway. I have other work as well.

    Do you need to replace it because it is all cracked up? If so, make sure to evaluate the subgrade material when you remove the existing slab. Also, many concrete contractors (non-IDO members of course ) will tell homeowners that reinforcing is not needed except at the construction joints. Well mother nature always gets the last laugh in the cold MN climate. So we typically specify 6-12″ well compacted granular material below the slab and #4 reinforcing at 24″ o.c. for a 4″ slab or #5 at 18″ o.c. for a 6″ slab. The concrete may still crack, but the reinforcing will prevent the cracks from opening up.

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    May 19, 2014 at 1:32 pm #1411177

    No, the apron is sinking next to the foundation.

    belletaine
    Nevis, MN
    Posts: 5116
    May 20, 2014 at 8:22 am #1411393

    I ping for more responses on this as I too need some work done.

    Anyone? Referrals?

    carver
    West Metro
    Posts: 611
    May 20, 2014 at 9:48 am #1411421

    I do as well…..not just the apron but garage slab and front walk as well. Maybe a foundation too if that is your expertise.

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