How Do You Make A 5X5 Concrete Slab?
You can make a 5×5-foot concrete slab without hiring a professional. Though the work is physically taxing, doing the job yourself can save you a considerable amount of money. Plan to do the job during cool weather and when there is the least chance of rain. You should also enlist one or two friends to help. Once you start your pour, you must complete the job. Determine the location of your concrete slab. You are going to need to dig an additional 6 inches on each side to allow for the framing of the slab. Measure out the area. This includes the additional 6 inches to each side. Mark this area by placing a stake at each corner and running string around the stakes to define the perimeter. Dig down 6 inches. You should now have a square hole that measure 6 feet by 6 feet by 6 inches deep. Lay down a 2-inch layer of either ABC rock or gravel to cover the bottom of the hole. This rock bed improves drainage and provides a stable foundation for the slab. Tap this bed firmly into place using a
