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re: Masons of the OT...can I install a brick "seating" wall on an existing patio?
Posted on 3/4/15 at 2:45 pm to CarRamrod
Posted on 3/4/15 at 2:45 pm to CarRamrod
The existing patio is basically 20’ x 25’ and it was added after the house was already built so there really is nothing tying it into the existing slab that I am aware of. I was out of town when the patio was actually poured, but I did see it framed up and I don’t recall any footings going around the perimeter. It was basically a 4” tall frame with some of that criss-crossing wire down on the bottom (not sure if they raised this up at all when they poured or not?). So…worst case scenario I have 4” of concrete poured on top of a wire “mesh” after the ground was leveled out.
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Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:14 pm to Crusty
This a little excessive, but it will give you an idea of what you need to do.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:18 pm to 4WHLN
that just shews tieing to slabs together. the slab is already poured. and with a residential patio i bet the didnt tie it to the existing slab.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:19 pm to CarRamrod
I was trying to show him how to tie the new footing into the existing slab. Ignore the existing footing.
ETA: I may have misunderstood the OP
ETA: I may have misunderstood the OP
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 3:21 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:21 pm to 4WHLN
I still find it hard to believe that such a small wall would require so much support. Then again, the OT knows thus the reason I came here.
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:22 pm to Crusty
quote:as im am saying i do not believe it does.
I still find it hard to believe that such a small wall would require so much support.
most slab skirts are there to prevent this in case there was some minor erosion
This post was edited on 3/4/15 at 3:25 pm
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:24 pm to CarRamrod
I tend to agree
Think of wheel loads on the edge of a driveway. Probably heavier and obviously more concentrated, and my driveway seems to be holding up
Think of wheel loads on the edge of a driveway. Probably heavier and obviously more concentrated, and my driveway seems to be holding up
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:24 pm to junkfunky
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Top of wall will crack with this detail IMO
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:28 pm to Crusty
My uncle did the exact same thing you are doing 20 years ago and the cement hasnt cracked yet. If you go with a hollow wall I think you'll be fine. Also, 2' tall is a little high for a seat... I would drop it down to 18" or so.
Posted on 3/4/15 at 3:31 pm to LSUballs
I wish you were here.
You're just the fella to redo my wing walls.
You're just the fella to redo my wing walls.
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