For a 5 in thick slab with thickened edges which is perfect for most garages and sheds 2x12 boards work best.
How to lay a concrete wall.
When you pour a footing the base should always reach below the frost line.
Make sure joints between cap blocks are filled with mortar and smoothed with the finishing tool.
Use a screed to smooth out the concrete immediately before it has a chance to set.
Then fill the holes with mortar and lay the next course.
The tops of cement block walls are typically capped by applying a layer of mortar embedding metal reinforcement strips then covering the wall with solid concrete cap blocks.
Knock a hole in the core of the existing wall stuff newspaper into the cavities and place an s shape piece of rebar in the hole.
Both block barbecue grills and outdoor fireplaces require a large concrete pad so keep this in mind.
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Add an extra 10 onto your total estimate to account for spillage.
Level the 2x12 and nail it to the second corner stake.
Use the measurements to calculate how much concrete you will need.
Purchase enough concrete to fill the hole then add it all to a big mixer with a pouring ramp.
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Mix and pour concrete to fill the footer hole.
Cut a 2x12 to length or splice it with a cleat for one side of the concrete forms and nail it to a corner stake.
Measure the length width and depth of the area you wish to fill.
Add all of the concrete directly to the hole.