How To Pour Concrete On A Slope

Pouring concrete is a common process in most all construction projects. But pouring concrete for a flat slab is actually a relatively different process from pouring on a slope. For sloped concrete pours, the most commonly used concrete type is low-slump concrete — a higher proportion of cement to water makes it harder to use, but the trade-off is a strong final result. The slope concrete pouring process involves: preparing the ground and ensuring all reinforcements are in place, checking the slope (slopes less than 30 degrees require slump values 5-10cm, 30-45 degrees require 2.5-7.5cm, and steeper than 45 degrees use double forming or shotcrete), double-checking that your concrete is low-slump, pouring from the lowest part of the slope upwards, adding reinforcements like rebar rods, applying vibration to compact concrete and remove air bubbles, and allowing 3 days for the concrete to harden. The rule of thumb for slope and proper drainage is a one-quarter drop for every foot of length. A-Core Concrete Specialists have been in the concrete business for over 45 years, dedicated to serving with exceptional talent and experience.