| This BI-level
concrete patio is unique due to the triangular shape and relationship
to the building. The DIRTCO crew started the project by forming
two columns at the corners of the recess.. |
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Modern residential
designs like this often require unconventional layout and construction. |
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the principles of concrete construction remain consistent. The footer
for this patio needed to be deep due to groundwater concerns. |
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A deep excavation
in the recess addresses the issue as the crew begins building the
slab support inside the short footer. |
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triangular area laid out and back filled, a footer trench is dug.
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Rebar is
tied to the building and forms are place for creating the second
level. |
| Plastic
sheeting is used to protect the many beautiful wood doors on this
house, |
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A pumper
truck was required on this project to move concrete from the street
to the patio. |
| Protecting
the landscape is always a priority on DIRTCO construction
projects. |
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Starting
in the recess, the concrete pour will work outwards to the forms
on the point of the triangle. |
| A little
banter between the guys makes the work more enjoyable as the concrete
finish crew waits on the pumper to be refilled. |
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With the
fresh concrete poured in the recess and narrow end of the triangle,
the crew begins floating the surface. |
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and final shape of the patio are revealed after the forms are removed. |
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Curing is
the final stage of any concrete pour even for this triangular design. |
| The patio
is only part of the total project that DIRTCO worked along
side Big Red
Sun and PB
Construction to complete. |
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at 512-844-4366
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