ᐅ Kerb stones for terrace construction – slope is incorrect
Created on: 25 Apr 2017 08:09
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Jochen2014
Good morning,
I am currently looking for a practical solution to the following problem:
I have installed curb stones (4 x 9 m (13 x 30 ft)) and already filled the interior area with lightweight concrete so I can lay terrace slabs on top.
Now I have noticed—no idea how this happened—that the slope of the curb stones is 2% towards the house wall.
The terrace has an area of 36 m² (387 ft²), half of which will be covered.
What could I do to prevent damage later on?
Removing and reinstalling the curb stones would be a very big effort and should be the last option.
I’m considering options like cutting the curb stones with a diamond blade to create the correct slope away from the house wall—which of course would leave an unsightly surface.
Also thinking about installing a channel drain in front of the house wall, among other things.
I would be very grateful if you have any great tips for me? :-)
Best regards
Jochen
I am currently looking for a practical solution to the following problem:
I have installed curb stones (4 x 9 m (13 x 30 ft)) and already filled the interior area with lightweight concrete so I can lay terrace slabs on top.
Now I have noticed—no idea how this happened—that the slope of the curb stones is 2% towards the house wall.
The terrace has an area of 36 m² (387 ft²), half of which will be covered.
What could I do to prevent damage later on?
Removing and reinstalling the curb stones would be a very big effort and should be the last option.
I’m considering options like cutting the curb stones with a diamond blade to create the correct slope away from the house wall—which of course would leave an unsightly surface.
Also thinking about installing a channel drain in front of the house wall, among other things.
I would be very grateful if you have any great tips for me? :-)
Best regards
Jochen
You want to cut a 2x4m curb stone with a diamond blade while it’s already installed at a neat angle?
In my opinion, that’s not possible.
How well did you concrete those in? Usually, a simple groove is enough to fix them in place.
Of course, it’s no fun to tear those out again, but in my opinion, it’s the only proper solution.
In my opinion, that’s not possible.
How well did you concrete those in? Usually, a simple groove is enough to fix them in place.
Of course, it’s no fun to tear those out again, but in my opinion, it’s the only proper solution.
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Jochen201427 Apr 2017 06:3711ant schrieb:
What’s the situation like at the moment? – Please upload a picture... Exactly, a picture is worth a thousand words 😉
I stretched a string and placed a straightedge—both leveled—to help estimate the extent of the problem.
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Gartenfreund27 Apr 2017 07:47I agree with apokolok. Remove those things and do it again.
Jochen2014 schrieb:
Right, a picture is worth a thousand words 😉Well, without words it's more like "so-so" :-(
Are we looking at these stones from the "inside," meaning from the terrace side? So the base structure isn’t installed yet, only this "edge"? In that case, I would recommend resetting them.
I think it’s unrealistic to expect a perfectly precise edge with a cutoff wheel. Besides potential guidance issues caused by inconsistencies in the material structure, you will probably not be able to avoid chipping either. In the end, the stones will be ruined, you’ll have to reset them anyway, flip them over while doing so, and make sure the bottom is angled so that the top is level. This just won’t work.
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Jochen201427 Apr 2017 13:3611ant schrieb:
Are we looking at these stones from the "inside," meaning from the terrace? So the substructure is not yet in place, only this "edge"? In that case, I would recommend resetting them.So far, I have poured and compacted the cellular concrete. I would have to dig it out again from the inside with a pickaxe and shovel. :-(
Jochen2014 schrieb:
So far, I have poured and compacted the lightweight concrete. I would now need to dig it out inside again using a pickaxe and shovel. :-(I only see gravel there, and along the bottom edge of the stones some light gray material that could be a membrane or something solid… it’s somewhat like a guessing game.
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