Installing Concrete

​A Overview of What To Expect during the process of preparing, pouring, and finishing New Concrete ​

Depending on the square footage and complexity, a typical concrete installation  will take a crew between one and three days.  Then you may have to wait a few more days to let the concrete harden before subjecting it to foot or vehicular traffic. The process of installing concrete can be broken into three phases: preparation, pouring and finishing.
Here's a  basic step-by-step overview of what to expect when having concrete poured at your home:

1. Grading—The land on which the paving will be poured will need to be prepared. It will need to be clean and level. Your concrete contractor will likely use heavy machinery for this step.
2. Sub-base—In order to provide the proper support for your concrete a sub-base of gravel will be placed and compact
3. Forming—Next your contractor will place the forms for the concrete. At this point the shape of the concrete will begin to be visible, make sure it is what you want before the concrete is poured.
4. Placement—Concrete will be poured within the forms either directly from a ready mix truck or with wheelbarrows and shovels if the truck can't access the site.
5. Finishing—The concrete will be troweled smooth and any coloring or stamping will take place. Make sure that a quality sealer is applied as a final finishing step.
6. Curing—Curing refers to the hardening process of concrete. This process lasts 28 days, with the first 48 hours being the most critical.

While many homeowners attempt to pour concrete themselves, a concrete installation will turn out best if completed by a professional crew equipped with the right tools. This is especially true if you want a special decorative finish such as stamping or staining.
If you need concrete installation in Bulverde or Spring Branch Tx. Call Luke's Concrete today for a Free Estimate