A concrete slab can be
used as a base for a patio or wagon or can simply be used to complete a
basement. Whatever you use, the basic construction of the board is the same in
most residential applications. If you understand how to build the board from
start to finish, you can estimate this work based on the concrete prices and
other materials in your area.
Estimate the budget of a
concrete slab based on the concrete prices before construction
begins
Step 1
Choose the size of the
concrete slab. You will need to know the length and width to calculate images
from the required materials.
Step 2
Calculate the amount of
concrete you will need. The concrete is sold in cubic meters, so you will need
to multiply the square's image. The average concrete slab is 4 inches deep, but
if you need more for your special application, calculate the depth you intend
to use. Be sure to from inches to feet the thickness of the board before using
the above equation.
Step 3
Contact your local
concrete dealers and ask for concrete prices based on the value you
need. Add approximately 10% to the cubic yard total you determined earlier, as
some materials might be lost during molding and transport from the vehicle.
Step 4
Ask specific companies
about concrete prices, delivery costs as well as additional
fees. The additional costs are particularly relevant, as concrete trucks work
on extremely strict schedules. Operators are waiting for you to prepare and
wait for them when they arrive, with easy access and without waiting. They can
and do start to charge extra fees if you delay the process in any way, and
these fees can be significant.
Step 5
Figure in the cost of
excavation. Generally, a concrete slab is mounted on a gravel base. Typically,
the base is 4 centimeters, and the plate itself is 4 centimeters, 2 centimeters
below and 2 centimeters above the ground. This means that for the average
board, you will dig down 6 inches. If you are preparing a particularly thick or
large slab, you might need to think of hiring a small digger to help you with
this. You can get the prices of rent payment from a yard equipment or local
home improvement store.
Step 6
Include the cost of
gravel. For a 4-inch slab, you will need the same amount of gravel that you
calculated for the concrete prices because the gravel
layer will also be 4 inches deep. Use the same calculation to reach the cubic
gravel levels, then multiply it by 1.5 tons to get the number of tons required.
It would help if you multiplied this per cubic yard.
Step 7
Add the cost of the
tools if you don't already have them. You will need a shovel, a wheelbarrow, a
cat or a rake, trowels, and four by two to frame the edges of the board.
Because wet concrete can irritate the skin, you may also want to invest in
rubber gloves and/or rubber boots.
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