I really want to do the right thing and give them a lasting patio that does not mess with the framing of the house.
Pouring concrete slab against brick wall.
Some contractors will put expansion joint material against the brick because the concrete will crack away from the brick.
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The expansion joint material ejm will eventually deteriorate and leave you a bigger gap then what the concrete settling away from the brick will.
In this video we show you how to pour your basic 16 x 12 concrete slab.
Pour and level the concrete.
Steel roll former warranties will be void in cases with concrete poured against steel siding.
Make multiple passes if needed to create a flat evenly filled area.
You will be fine pouring concrete up to the brick.
We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect.
Have a helper add or remove concrete in front of the screed as you pull it.
I have also poured a retaining wall up to the house.
I have already poured a retaining wall all the way around the house.
Drag a straight 2x4 screed board across the top of the concrete forms to level the concrete.