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Smallest amount of concrete a truck will bring?
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:05 pm
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:05 pm
I've built a 16x8 pig pen that I want to put a slab in rather than sand. I figure I'd need 2.3 yards. Would a truck bring that small amount or would I just be better off getting 100 80lb sacks and doing it myself?
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Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:14 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I had 2 yards delivered in Houma ... That was the minimum
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:15 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Not sure about the truck, but I know you don't wanna do 100 bags yourself. I just poured a small slab with 25 bags 80lbs and even with a mixer it was a SOAB. I did the job by myself, if you had 2-3 ppl I guess you could handle it, but trust be you don't wanna go that route. I think the trucks hold 6 yards/truck, so I would think you could get a 1/2 truck no problem.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:15 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
That's a lot of work, I'd check with those short load guys first.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:18 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
try u-cart concrete
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:22 pm to El Jefe
They will deliver what you need but will charge a short load fee you may pay the same for 2 yards as 8 yards
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:22 pm to El Jefe
They will haul in one yard, but they will charge a surcharge.
a 8x16 slab 4" thick is only 128 sqf= a hair over 1 1/2 yards of concrete.
a 8x16 slab 4" thick is only 128 sqf= a hair over 1 1/2 yards of concrete.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 8:26 pm
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:36 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Try you can cart, its off South Harrell's Ferry. You can get a yard to a yard and a half. Just be prepared to bring it back fast. May be better during the week.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 8:54 pm to fishfighter
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a 8x16 slab 4" thick is only 128 sqf= a hair over 1 1/2 yards of concrete.
I think he is figuring 6" thick.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 9:01 pm to highcotton2
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think he is figuring 6" thick.
Big pigs I would guess?
Posted on 9/19/16 at 9:02 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Pour more concrete, I'm sure there is something else you need
Posted on 9/19/16 at 9:15 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I poured 144 cubic yards for my house slab. I needed
3.5 yards for AC pad Gen pad and brick steps. $75 for partial load but they waived it since I did house pad. So not a big fee for a small load.
3.5 yards for AC pad Gen pad and brick steps. $75 for partial load but they waived it since I did house pad. So not a big fee for a small load.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 9:19 pm to wickowick
I've been trying to think of where else I could pour a slab but I'm kinda pressed for time. I'd like to do a small shed but that would require tearing my old one down.
I may just rent a mixer and get sacks. I'll have all day Saturday and Sunday to do it and being on call for work, I won't be tempted to quit and start drinking beer
As far as cost, I have no idea what a yard on a truck cost. I figured 300 dollars for a load of sand, but if I did quickcrete sacks it would only be 100 dollars more and a better long term investment.
I may just rent a mixer and get sacks. I'll have all day Saturday and Sunday to do it and being on call for work, I won't be tempted to quit and start drinking beer
As far as cost, I have no idea what a yard on a truck cost. I figured 300 dollars for a load of sand, but if I did quickcrete sacks it would only be 100 dollars more and a better long term investment.
This post was edited on 9/19/16 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 9/19/16 at 9:19 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
100, 80lb sacks. that's an insane amount of labor.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 9:24 pm to PaBon
I know this is a bad idea but kinda just throughly I'd pour all the sacks out, add water, and level the top with a board
frick mixing each one in a wheelbarrow
frick mixing each one in a wheelbarrow
Posted on 9/19/16 at 10:04 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Just pour the sacks out and wait for rain.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 10:06 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I did 100 bags once,,,once! It was for a small shed. Only thing I recommend is add Portland cement to the bagged quickrete. It doesn't have enough from the factory. It also is always releasing sand and a light dust. You can never sweep it clean.
Posted on 9/19/16 at 10:15 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
The four places I called in BR this week said that their minimum was 1 yard but you definitely pay extra for short loads. I think they told me anything under 8 yards gets charged as a short load the 4 yards I need ranged from $638-$578 for what it's worth.
Posted on 9/20/16 at 12:46 am to FelicianaTigerfan
If you have some help,mixing on plastic is the easiest/quickest way.
There's probably a youtube video.
There's probably a youtube video.
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