Form Drive/walk
Builder has verified the completion of the Job Ready Checklist for Concrete Flatwork.
All work to be completed in a good and workmanlike manner, in accordance with Builder’s plans and/or written specifications.
All work to be completed in compliance with appropriate codes effective when and where the work is to be performed.
All work to be completed in a manner that respects the efforts and materials of other Trades.
Verify the following details with the Builder on-site:
Location of lot lines, layout and width of driveway and walkways, elevation of the walkway at the stoop tie in, location of step if required, location of wing wall/rebar for stoop/steps, driveway tie-in to the curb, drainage requirements, driveway apron requirements, public sidewalk location and width, expansion joint requirements, utility or irrigation sleeve requirements
Install and brace forms to maintain straight edges or fluid curves where necessary.
Level subgrade as needed to insure an even finished slab thickness tolerance between 3 ½” – 4 ¼”.
Slope all concrete surfaces away from the house to insure a fall of 6” from finished floor in 10’.
Install expansion joints in the driveway so that no area is greater than 200 sf.
Install expansion joints in walkways a maximum of every 12 linear feet and wherever there is a change of direction or two sections intersect.
All exit doors should have a stoop of the width of the door that extends 3’.
A minimum of a 3’ x 3’ stoop should be poured below deck stair stringers. Stringers should not be encased in concrete.
Pour Drive/Walk:
The finish is a light broom finish with neat tooled edges to give it that "picture frame" look.
Tooled expansion joints must be a depth of 25% of the concrete thickness.
Water should not stand or puddle on any surface.
Remove all forms within 48 hours and stack material.
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