Concrete Patio Update

The day after I returned from Panama it was time for the concrete pour for the patio. The workmen spread the rocks around that used to be in the nice neat pile in preparation for the trucks arrival. In order to miss the telephone and electric wires the truck drove in through the neighbors driveway.


The concrete pour "supervisor" Mark specified the correct mix for the pour...Number 6...whatever that means... and the pour began. The truck shifted position several times to pour the conrete in a new location.

And the workmen spread the concrete between pours.

A long straight board was used for leveling and for measuring the slight slant built into the conrete for rain runoff.

Almost done.
The major portion of the job took slightly over an hour, then it was time for the finishing touch with a heavy broom to give the concrete a bit of traction when wet.

The concrete was watered with a hose three times a day for three days to give it a harder finish.