Concrete: formwork, reinforcement, pouring and finishes
Formwork and falls, mesh and cover, ordering the right mix, and the finishes common in Perth — exposed aggregate, honed, and liquid limestone. Plus the reality that a concrete pour has no undo button.
⏱ 2.5 hAdvancedNot written yet
Not planted yet — but the plan for it is final
The practical task and the checklist below are exactly what this lesson will teach. What is missing is the written explanation and the curated links, each one fetched and verified before it ships.
In the meantime the checklist is genuinely usable on its own. Take it outside.
Checklist
- Formwork braced and set to the design falls
- Reinforcement supported at the correct cover, not sitting on the ground
- Mix, slump and volume ordered correctly with a bit spare
- Enough hands booked for the pour — this is not a solo job
- Curing planned; a Perth summer pour will crack if it dries too fast