When you need a way to keep down dust, dirt, and mud on your property, or want to install a concrete pathway or garden curbing, concrete makes a great improvement to your property. But when you plan to do some or all the installation work yourself, it is important to understand some important details about the project. Here are some options to consider when you are planning to pour a concrete pavement in your yard or on your property.
Manual Mix and Pour
When you are completing your own concrete job as a DIY project within your own yard, it is a pretty simple process to mix up your own concrete enough for the job. An easy method to mix up small batches of concrete for single-use concrete jobs is to mix up the concrete in your wheelbarrow and pour it onto the site, smoothing each batch as you go.
However, it can make things easier to use a portable concrete mixer, which can combine a larger batch of concrete at one time, getting the consistency right for the entire project or at least a large portion of it. A common error many DIYers make with home concrete projects is to mix up several batches using different consistencies of concrete mixture and water, which results in poorly cured concrete. So, if you can rent a concrete mixer, you will be able to mix up several packages of concrete mix with water, then use a concrete pump to deliver the concrete right into the forms for your concrete slab.
Hire a Concrete Contractor
When you have a larger concrete project, it is recommended to order the concrete right from the concrete supplier. They will mix it up fresh for you at their plant and deliver it to you ready to go. Then, a concrete professional will also be able to pump the concrete from the truck directly into the forms in your yard, especially when the forms are in a hard-to-reach location or across an expanse of lawn or landscaping you don't want to be crushed by the concrete truck.
A concrete pump can also deliver the concrete right into, for example, forms for your concrete edging border, or into a pathway through your backyard. Or, if you are installing a patio in a small space between your home and the fence, their concrete truck pump arm can maneuver into a tight spot so the concrete can be poured and smoothed for a finished look. Contact a company near you for concrete pumping services.
