Pouring A Concrete Wall In Sections

Pour the retaining wall.

Pouring a concrete wall in sections.

The smaller areas allow for more control and the ability to take the pressure off the entire piece holding large amounts of weight once it has dried. Finish the surface of the wall as desired. Ready mix concrete trucks the big concrete trucks that deliver concrete and spin usually have a three yard minimum order. If the wall exceeds four feet in height footings should be poured separately.

In this situation people often go for u cart type concrete where you go to a provider who rents you a trailer with a yard of mixed and ready to pour concrete in it. Pouring of concrete in columns and walls if the height of these elements is large then it is recommended to place concrete in layers. Pour in sections pour the concrete in small sections spreading the concrete by moving the chute back and forth and by having the driver pull forward as you go. Pouring concrete in sections can also extend the life of your poured surfaces as the weight from a huge slab is not weighing in on the center of the piece like on huge slabs.

Roll the wheelbarrow of cement over to your wooden forms and pour the cement into the footing and form area. Follow the instructions on the bag of cement and mix accordingly. See below for more information on contraction joints remove forms and install waterproofing and drainage system. Once the truck has reached the end of a section spread the concrete out evenly and a touch higher than the form with a concrete placer rake.

Once you have mixed the cement in the cement mixer dump it into the wheelbarrow. Allow concrete to cure. Create contraction joints every 4 6 feet.