How to Pour A Concrete Pad | Deck Stairs Landing

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1. 2:04–2:33 Build and Position Concrete Form From How to Pour a Concrete Landing Pad for Deck Stairs, Step 2: Install Formwork

   Construct the concrete form using 2x6 lumber. Measure and cut the pieces to the desired length and width of your concrete pad. Nail the pieces together to create a sturdy rectangular frame. Place the assembled form on the ground where the concrete pad will be. Use the previously cut stair stringer and a measuring tape to ensure the form is positioned at the correct distance from the deck. Check that the form is square by measuring the diagonals; they should be equal.

2. 8:43–10:04 Remove Form and Backfill From How to Pour a Concrete Landing Pad for Deck Stairs, Step 10: Remove Formwork

   After at least 24 hours of curing, it's safe to remove the wooden form. Begin by digging out any loose dirt around the exterior of the form with a shovel. Use a hammer and pry bar to gently separate the form boards from the concrete. Apply outward pressure on the form before lifting it away to avoid chipping or damaging the freshly set concrete edges. Once the form is removed, backfill the remaining trench around the concrete pad with dirt and topsoil, using a rake and shovel to make the area flush with the top of the pad and surrounding ground.

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• How to Pour a Concrete Landing Pad for Deck Stairs