Concrete advice needed for filling in this area around a sidewalk
We own a commercial property and previous owner/builder left this area open for grass or landscaping. It's become an eyesore, a trip hazard. and a maintenance hassle so I want to just fill it in with concrete. Measurements are in the pics but it's basically a right triangle covering about 60sf. I dug down in one spot and the sidewalk "curb" on the inside edge appears to be at least 12" deep (possibly more). Would like some advice on how to tackle this. Even at only 6" thick, that's about 70 60# bags of concrete. Obviously I need to dig out the old dirt and such, and assuming a rock bed at the bottom, a layer of mesh, and then concrete on top. It will sustain some foot traffic however it's not a high traffic retail Spot. It's just an accounting office with maybe a few visitors a day during the week and 4 employees. Is 6" thick appropriate? Can I just use the existing concrete as the form and pour right up against it? I'd still want to put a round edge where they meet and broom the top for traction. Any other thoughts? Better to buy that many bags or haul in? Mix and pour or dry pour? Or forget DIY and hire a professional? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Trav2974 [link] [comments]
We own a commercial property and previous owner/builder left this area open for grass or landscaping. It's become an eyesore, a trip hazard. and a maintenance hassle so I want to just fill it in with concrete. Measurements are in the pics but it's basically a right triangle covering about 60sf. I dug down in one spot and the sidewalk "curb" on the inside edge appears to be at least 12" deep (possibly more). Would like some advice on how to tackle this. Even at only 6" thick, that's about 70 60# bags of concrete. Obviously I need to dig out the old dirt and such, and assuming a rock bed at the bottom, a layer of mesh, and then concrete on top. It will sustain some foot traffic however it's not a high traffic retail Spot. It's just an accounting office with maybe a few visitors a day during the week and 4 employees. Is 6" thick appropriate? Can I just use the existing concrete as the form and pour right up against it? I'd still want to put a round edge where they meet and broom the top for traction.
Any other thoughts?
Better to buy that many bags or haul in?
Mix and pour or dry pour?
Or forget DIY and hire a professional?
Thanks in advance!
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