Concrete (page 6 of 6)

Slabs, pads, footings and pavers: how much concrete to order and how to pour it. 843 guides, A to Z.

• Jersey Barrier Weight: 10, 12 and 20 Foot Sections

  Jersey barrier weight: a 32-inch concrete barrier runs about 400 lb per foot, so roughly 4,000 lb for 10 ft and 8,000 lb for 20 ft. How we figure it.

• Mason Sand vs Concrete Sand: Differences, Uses and Tons

  Mason sand vs concrete sand: how grain size and drainage differ, which one to use for mortar, pavers, pools and sandboxes, and how many tons to order.

• Mortar and Concrete Splatter on Asphalt

  Wet mortar can often be lifted if you catch it early. Cured splatters need careful scraping. A flood of masonry acid can etch asphalt and the plants beside it.

• Mortar Mix Ratio: Type N, S, and M Explained

  Mortar mix ratio by type: Type N is about 1 part cement, 1 lime, 6 sand; Type S is 1, 1/2, 4.5. Which to use for block, brick, and below-grade work.

• Mudjacking vs Polyjacking: Lifting Sunken Concrete

  Mudjacking vs polyjacking: both lift sunken slabs by injecting material underneath. Compare cost, weight, cure time, hole size, and how long each lasts.

• Parking Lot Wheel Stops: Rubber vs Concrete, Placement and Installing on Asphalt

  How to choose and install parking lot wheel stops: rubber vs concrete vs plastic, where to place them, pinning them into asphalt, and avoiding trip hazards.

• Paver Edge Restraint: Types and How to Install It

  A paver edge restraint keeps pavers from spreading. Plastic, aluminum, steel, and concrete options, spike spacing, and why it must sit on the gravel base.

• Pavers Over Concrete: When It Works and How to Do It

  Pavers over concrete work on a sound, sloped slab using a thin sand bed or adhesive, with drainage and firm edges. Height, joints, and thin overlay pavers.

• Paving a Driveway Too Narrow for a Paver

  Some driveways, side strips, and walks are narrower than a paver can travel. The mix is then placed by hand, but the thickness, joint, and compaction rules do not get a day off.

• Permeable Driveway Options: Porous Asphalt, Pavers, Grids and Gravel

  Compare permeable driveway options: porous asphalt, pervious concrete, permeable pavers, gravel grids and clean stone. How each drains and upkeep.

• Permeable Pavers: Base Layers, Stone Sizes, Upkeep

  Permeable pavers let water drain through open joints into layered clean stone: #8 bedding, #57 base, and #2 subbase. Depths, soil limits, and maintenance.

• Pervious Concrete: How It Drains and Where It Fits

  Pervious concrete lets water drain through open voids into a stone base. How it works, uses, base requirements, maintenance, and pros and cons.

• Pouring Concrete in Cold Weather: Rules and Tips

  Pouring concrete in cold weather can work if the ground is not frozen and the slab is kept warm until it gains strength. Here is how crews protect it.

• Pouring Concrete on a Slope: Mix, Forms, and Finish

  Pouring concrete on a slope works best with a stiffer mix, strong forms, placement from the bottom up, and a broom finish for traction. Steps and limits.

• Pouring New Concrete Over Old Concrete: What Works

  Pouring new concrete over old concrete works as a thin resurfacer, a bonded overlay, or an unbonded slab of about 4 inches. Prep, height, and joints.

• Ready-Mix vs Bagged Concrete: Which Is Cheaper?

  Ready-mix vs bagged concrete: bags suit small jobs under about a yard, while ready-mix usually wins on bigger slabs. Costs, labor, and quality compared.

• Rebar vs Wire Mesh in a Slab: Which One to Use

  Rebar vs wire mesh in a slab: both help hold cracks tight, but only if they sit in the middle of the concrete. See when each fits and how to place it.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 10x20 Parking Pad

  A 10x20 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 2.47 cubic yards, or 3.2 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 10x24 Parking Pad

  A 10x24 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 2.96 cubic yards, or 3.9 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 10x30 Parking Pad

  A 10x30 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 3.70 cubic yards, or 4.8 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 10x36 Parking Pad

  A 10x36 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 4.44 cubic yards, or 5.8 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 10x40 Parking Pad

  A 10x40 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 4.94 cubic yards, or 6.4 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 10x50 Parking Pad

  A 10x50 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 6.17 cubic yards, or 8.0 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 12x20 Parking Pad

  A 12x20 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 2.96 cubic yards, or 3.9 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 12x24 Parking Pad

  A 12x24 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 3.56 cubic yards, or 4.6 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 12x36 Parking Pad

  A 12x36 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 5.33 cubic yards, or 6.9 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 12x40 Parking Pad

  A 12x40 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 5.93 cubic yards, or 7.7 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 12x50 Parking Pad

  A 12x50 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 7.41 cubic yards, or 9.6 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 14x20 Parking Pad

  A 14x20 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 3.46 cubic yards, or 4.5 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 14x24 Parking Pad

  A 14x24 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 4.15 cubic yards, or 5.4 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 14x30 Parking Pad

  A 14x30 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 5.19 cubic yards, or 6.7 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 14x36 Parking Pad

  A 14x36 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 6.22 cubic yards, or 8.1 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 14x40 Parking Pad

  A 14x40 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 6.91 cubic yards, or 9.0 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 14x50 Parking Pad

  A 14x50 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 8.64 cubic yards, or 11.2 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 16x20 Parking Pad

  A 16x20 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 3.95 cubic yards, or 5.1 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 16x24 Parking Pad

  A 16x24 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 4.74 cubic yards, or 6.2 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 16x30 Parking Pad

  A 16x30 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 5.93 cubic yards, or 7.7 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 16x36 Parking Pad

  A 16x36 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 7.11 cubic yards, or 9.2 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 16x40 Parking Pad

  A 16x40 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 7.90 cubic yards, or 10.3 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 16x50 Parking Pad

  A 16x50 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 9.88 cubic yards, or 12.8 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 18x20 Parking Pad

  A 18x20 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 4.44 cubic yards, or 5.8 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 18x24 Parking Pad

  A 18x24 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 5.33 cubic yards, or 6.9 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 18x30 Parking Pad

  A 18x30 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 6.67 cubic yards, or 8.7 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 18x36 Parking Pad

  A 18x36 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 8.00 cubic yards, or 10.4 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 18x40 Parking Pad

  A 18x40 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 8.89 cubic yards, or 11.6 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 18x50 Parking Pad

  A 18x50 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 11.11 cubic yards, or 14.4 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 20x20 Parking Pad

  A 20x20 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 4.94 cubic yards, or 6.4 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 20x24 Parking Pad

  A 20x24 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 5.93 cubic yards, or 7.7 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 20x30 Parking Pad

  A 20x30 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 7.41 cubic yards, or 9.6 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 20x36 Parking Pad

  A 20x36 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 8.89 cubic yards, or 11.6 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 20x40 Parking Pad

  A 20x40 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 9.88 cubic yards, or 12.8 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 20x50 Parking Pad

  A 20x50 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 12.35 cubic yards, or 16.0 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 24x20 Parking Pad

  A 24x20 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 5.93 cubic yards, or 7.7 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 24x24 Parking Pad

  A 24x24 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 7.11 cubic yards, or 9.2 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 24x30 Parking Pad

  A 24x30 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 8.89 cubic yards, or 11.6 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 24x36 Parking Pad

  A 24x36 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 10.67 cubic yards, or 13.9 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 24x40 Parking Pad

  A 24x40 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 11.85 cubic yards, or 15.4 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 24x50 Parking Pad

  A 24x50 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 14.81 cubic yards, or 19.3 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 30x24 Parking Pad

  A 30x24 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 8.89 cubic yards, or 11.6 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 30x30 Parking Pad

  A 30x30 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 11.11 cubic yards, or 14.4 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 30x36 Parking Pad

  A 30x36 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 13.33 cubic yards, or 17.3 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 30x40 Parking Pad

  A 30x40 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 14.81 cubic yards, or 19.3 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate for a 30x50 Parking Pad

  A 30x50 parking pad at 4 inches deep needs about 18.52 cubic yards, or 24.1 tons, of recycled concrete aggregate. Depth table, math and ordering tips.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 10 ft Road

  A 10-foot-wide road needs about 16 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 12 ft Road

  A 12-foot-wide road needs about 19 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 14 ft Road

  A 14-foot-wide road needs about 22 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 16 ft Road

  A 16-foot-wide road needs about 26 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 18 ft Road

  A 18-foot-wide road needs about 29 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 20 ft Road

  A 20-foot-wide road needs about 32 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 22 ft Road

  A 22-foot-wide road needs about 35 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 24 ft Road

  A 24-foot-wide road needs about 39 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 28 ft Road

  A 28-foot-wide road needs about 45 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete Aggregate Tons per 100 Feet, 32 ft Road

  A 32-foot-wide road needs about 51 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per 100 feet at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Recycled Concrete as a Base Under Asphalt

  Clean recycled concrete aggregate can work as a driveway base when the gradation is right and it is compacted in lifts. It is not a dump of sidewalk chunks, and it is not asphalt millings.

• Running on Asphalt vs Concrete: Is One Really Easier on Your Legs?

  Is running on asphalt better than concrete? How the surfaces differ in hardness, heat and grip, what research suggests about injuries, and road camber tips.

• Stamped Concrete Cost per Square Foot

  Stamped concrete cost often runs about $10 to $20 or more per square foot installed. See what drives price, sample patio costs, and upkeep costs.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 10 ft Road

  A 10-foot-wide road needs about 847 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 12 ft Road

  A 12-foot-wide road needs about 1,017 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 14 ft Road

  A 14-foot-wide road needs about 1,186 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 16 ft Road

  A 16-foot-wide road needs about 1,356 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 18 ft Road

  A 18-foot-wide road needs about 1,525 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 20 ft Road

  A 20-foot-wide road needs about 1,695 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 24 ft Road

  A 24-foot-wide road needs about 2,034 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 28 ft Road

  A 28-foot-wide road needs about 2,373 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Tons of Recycled Concrete Aggregate per Mile of 32 ft Road

  A 32-foot-wide road needs about 2,712 tons of recycled concrete aggregate per mile at 4 inches. Depth table, truck count and the math.

• Vapor Barrier Under a Slab: Thickness and Placement

  A vapor barrier under a slab keeps ground moisture out of floors. Learn common thicknesses, where it goes in the layers, seam taping, and when to skip it.

• Wet Curing Concrete: Methods, Timing, and How Long

  Wet curing concrete keeps the surface moist for about 7 days using soaker hoses, wet burlap, ponding, or plastic. How to do it and why it boosts strength.

• What Air Temperature Do Pavers Want Before They Pave?

  Pavers want mild, rising air, a dry base, and mix that is still hot enough to compact. Many crews talk about surface mix around 50 degrees F and warmer. The plant and the specification set the real cutoff, and wind or a cold base can make that day act colder.

• What Is Concrete Slump? Test, Ranges, and Ordering

  What is concrete slump? A cone test that measures how wet and workable fresh concrete is. Typical slump by job, how the test works, and why water matters.

• What the Joint Between Paver Passes Should Look Like

  The seam between two paver passes is a longitudinal joint. It stays tight when the second pass overlaps the cooled edge and the roller pinches the joint dense. A loose seam is often the crack that opens down the middle later.

• When Can You Walk on New Concrete? Timing by Weather

  When can you walk on new concrete? Usually after 24 to 48 hours for light foot traffic, longer in cool weather. Timing for pets, furniture, and cars.

• Whitetopping: Concrete Overlays on Old Asphalt Explained

  Whitetopping places a concrete overlay on worn asphalt. Bonded vs unbonded, typical thickness, short joint spacing, good candidates and how it is built.

• Why Handwork Uses More Asphalt Than the Paver Math

  Rake work, edges, flares, and obstacles are placed thicker than a paver screed on open ground. A tight driveway can run well above the flat tonnage formula, while a large open pad stays closer. Compare ticket tons with the measured area after the job.

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