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help with dog run

  • 27-04-2010 6:26pm
    #1
    9051derek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    I am making my dog a run i was going to put down slabs but i am going to put down concrete instead as it should last forever so i was wondering what sort of mix i need as sand to cement or gravel to cement . the size is approx 22 feet by 12 feet. any help would be great or advice . thanks a mill:confused:


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  • #2
    T Corolla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 611 ✭✭✭T Corolla


    I would mix the concrete at about 3 shovel of sand to 1 shovel of cement.
    I would place a sheeth of plastic down first put gravel on top of it and then put up your timbers. If you need any help PM me.


  • #3
    9051derek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭9051derek


    thanks for the reply . what i am doing is security metal fencing so i wont use tombers . was just told to dig about six inches deep then mix the gravel with the cement and water make the base in three parts (divide the run in 3 parts) and mix and pour , this guy is not sure how many parts to cement.:confused::confused::confused:


  • #4
    T Corolla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 611 ✭✭✭T Corolla


    IMO for that size you would be as well order a cubic volume of readymix.
    That is a large area to mix by hand, and it will work out alot better in the long term. I agree with digging down 6". If you decide to go ahead and mix by hand 3 shovels of building gravel to 1 shovel of cement.


  • #5
    9051derek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭9051derek


    thanks for the advice at the moment i cant afford the ready made so i have 4 days to do it by hand , got 3 tonne of gravel delivered by a guy in dublin , amazing what you get and cement in woodies. Also while i was there i seen a dog run for 400 euro 6 foot tall by 13 foot long by 7.5 foot wide think it long enough let you know when it done thanks again.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D


  • #6
    T Corolla
    Closed Accounts Posts: 611 ✭✭✭T Corolla


    Good luck with it :D:D:D:D:D:D


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  • #7
    AckwelFoley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,555 ✭✭✭✭AckwelFoley


    3:1 is a little on the strong side 4:1 would be fine for a dog run. You need to essentially dig down until yuo get to a sound footing like gravel.. ie dont put the base down on topsoil.

    The idea of the 3 sections is to prevent cracking other than where there is a join..

    A 4 inch slab of mix would be sufficent, if you can afford it i would but some A142 steel mesh, as this makes the slab stronger.

    I hope its washed gravel that was delivered to you.


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