Pouring Concrete Slab Against Brick Wall

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Pouring concrete slab against brick wall.

I really want to do the right thing and give them a lasting patio that does not mess with the framing of the house. Some contractors will put expansion joint material against the brick because the concrete will crack away from the brick. Hi i am in denver colorado. I am have made a lot of effort to pour a raised concrete patio at my parents house.

Drag a straight 2x4 screed board across the top of the concrete forms to level the concrete. Pour and level the concrete. The expansion joint material ejm will eventually deteriorate and leave you a bigger gap then what the concrete settling away from the brick will. We go over all the necessary steps for your concrete slab to come out perfect.

Have a helper add or remove concrete in front of the screed as you pull it. I have also poured a retaining wall up to the house. Wow 2 thumbs down for the best answer i have used homosote expansion joint and i have used coil stock coil stock is the best choice in my opinion even if you poured against the sill plate and ran a bead of concrete caulk along the seam when it was set it would be ok there should be enough slope that water shouldnt be that much of an issue most inspectors dont have a clue anyway. I have already poured a retaining wall all the way around the house.

Make multiple passes if needed to create a flat evenly filled area.