Tips and Trouble

A basic knowledge of concrete for a do-it-yourselfer is important for a person doing their own concrete work. There are several basics that must be taken into account.

• How to order concrete
• How to measure for concrete
• Things you should know
  • A concrete truck must have viable access to the pour site
  • Concrete is heavy and delivery can damage lawns and surfaces
  • Tools you should have
  • Concrete will crack
  • Color will vary
  • When measuring, it is always deeper than it looks
• You must cure concrete
• How to waterproof your concrete
• Concrete sets slower in the winter
• Get references from your contractor to go see his previous work
• National Ready Mix Concrete Association "Concrete in Practice"