| 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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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. |
| With the 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. |
| The depth 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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