08/03/2018 A video explaining the steps of doing an above ground porch top. From the filling to pouring and finishing end of it.
The most common type of porch in residential areas is a brick-and-concrete porch. Most homeowners use a simple, circular design constructed out of bricks, with an
The concrete floor covering for the front porch will be approximately 8 feet above the ground. Because this is new construction, a walkway from the driveway to the
25/10/2018 Using the manufacturer’s recommendations, place the cement, sand, (aggregates if making concrete), and water into separate plastic buckets. For a standard mortar
To make sure that your concrete is strong enough, you'll need to take a number of factors into account when designing your path, pad or drive. The type of mix will
A concrete porch or patio should be sturdy, safe and durable. Special concrete paints, unique finishing techniques and the availability of stone and brick veneers allow you to add personality and character to any basic concrete patio. With a few simple tools and a weekend or two to spend on the labor, you can build a concrete porch
10/07/2009 With a few tools, a few 2 X 8s, and some ready-to-mix concrete you can construct a fine front porch. Of course, you will need a good set of porch plans. You could build a wood porch, but wood porch building requires more elaborate design. If you want your porch construction to be less challenging, you can't go wrong with concrete
One way to improve a concrete front porch is to make it look more like natural stone and less like manufactured concrete. While you can paint and decorate the floor in many ways, these won't have much effect unless you also decorate the sides, like the owner of the porch in this photo did. If your porch doesn't have stone underneath, you can still create this effect using brick or stone
The concrete floor covering for the front porch will be approximately 8 feet above the ground. Because this is new construction, a walkway from the driveway to the porch steps will also be framed and poured. Finished aggregate concrete front porch floor Aggregate Concrete Porch Floor Construction Process This is a particularly high bricked
Step 2: The Cement. It took approximately three (80 lbs) bags of cement to fill one form (3 foot x 3 foot x 3 in) so after I got the form in place and level I mixed the cement coloring with the water and then mixed the cement into a fairly workable texture. Then pour the cement into the form and work it around until all of the air pockets are
28/11/2019 in this video we will be showing you how to pour a easy concrete patio slab. We will be showing you the forming and finishing of this concrete slab with clos...
25/10/2018 Using the manufacturer’s recommendations, place the cement, sand, (aggregates if making concrete), and water into separate plastic buckets. For a standard mortar mix this normally on a ratio basis (usually around 3 or 4 parts building sand to 1 part cement) recommendations vary but you don’t want the mixture to be too wet or too dry. In terms of the ratio for concrete, it depends on
To make sure that your concrete is strong enough, you'll need to take a number of factors into account when designing your path, pad or drive. The type of mix will be decided by what the concrete will be used for (see the table for more details). The thickness of the concrete is determined by the weight it'll be supporting. A pad for a
A cement mixer will make short work of mixing, but you can also mix smaller quantities by hand on a mixing tray. Mixing mortar by hand. On a mixing tray, thoroughly mix the dry sand and cement together. Using a shovel, make a hole in the centre of the pile and pour clean water into it. Carefully push the dry mix into the water, letting it be
Concrete Porch Ideas. A custom fireplace is the visual focus of this craftsman style home's living room while the U-shaped kitchen and elegant bedroom showcase gorgeous pendant lights. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis.
The concrete floor covering for the front porch will be approximately 8 feet above the ground. Because this is new construction, a walkway from the driveway to the porch steps will also be framed and poured. Finished aggregate concrete front porch floor Aggregate Concrete Porch
The most common type of porch in residential areas is a brick-and-concrete porch. Most homeowners use a simple, circular design constructed out of bricks, with an underlying layer of concrete preventing erosion. You need to know how to build a basic brick and concrete porch before you begin to play around with special layouts and techniques.
You need to know how to build a basic brick and concrete porch before you begin to play around with special layouts and techniques. 1 Basic method. Pour crushed rock from a local quarry into the excavated space before you build a brick and concrete porch. Use between 10 and 15 cm (4 inches and 6 inches) of rock as a base for your porch. Pour crushed rock from a local quarry into the excavated
15/05/2020 A stamped concrete porch with matching steps make a dynamic duo. Using the same color and pattern for both unifies the look and creates a seamless transition to your front door. See more ideas for a stamped concrete porch. 2. Give a plain porch a decorative facelift. If you have a plain concrete porch that's in good condition but has no curb appeal, an easy solution is to freshen it up
for a Front Porch Our How to Build Concrete Steps Guide We hope our building concrete steps pictorial and guide will give you the necessary information upon which to decide if this project is within your capabilities. As you will see, the most critical component is ensuring the framing is sufficient to hold the wet concrete in place until it dries. Mary and I have been documenting the process
For example, use three parts cement to one part sand, then add just enough water to make a thick mixture. Shovel the concrete into the foundation tube, filling it to the top. Once the concrete reaches the tube from the bottom of the hole, add two pieces of rebar to the concrete about every 15 cm (6 inches) until the tube is full.
21/06/2021 Build an elevated concrete porch. I'm replacing a front porch platform, 26 feet 5 inches wide and extends 71 inches out from the wall of the house. I want to replace with a concrete
28/01/2021 If you aren't sure you can tackle a concrete patio project on your own, hire a contractor. You can't go wrong with pouring a simple concrete slab, but if you want to add textures or a pattern, certain techniques can be applied during the curing process. One of the easiest ways to add texture is to apply a stiff broom over the drying concrete, once in each direction, which will give the surface
02/07/2021 Attach the stringers to the porch using metal stringer hangers and 1.5-inch (3.8 cm) deck screws. Check to make sure that they are plumb and level to each other as you go. The bottoms of the stringers need to be sitting on a concrete pad or brick base and not on bare ground.
12/04/2018 In this video we show you a nice and easy small DIY project for the homeowners who need more patio space! We hope you guys like the videos and find it inform...