Are you planning to have a new concrete patio or driveway installed on your property? Be sure to hire an experienced contractor who’s committed to following best installation practices. There are several crucial details involved in installing a concrete fixture that, if not observed, can spell trouble both for the fixture itself and adjacent areas of your home.
One such detail is installing the concrete fixture at the proper elevation and slope. While this is important for any installation, it’s especially so if the home is situated on a sloped hillside or below street level. If the contractor doesn’t engineer the elevation/slope properly, it can result in problems like pooling water when it rains, which can cause the fixture to fail prematurely and potentially lead to foundation erosion.
Another important detail is making sure the concrete fixture doesn’t block the home’s crawl space vents, as this can cause issues with moisture buildup in the crawl space. Furthermore, if any part of the concrete goes up against wood siding or trim, metal flashing must be installed to protect the wood from moisture damage.
Due to the importance of these seemingly minor details, it’s crucial to hire a contractor whom you can trust to do the job correctly. Don’t assume every contractor is an expert—do some research and quiz them about their work practices. By hiring a contractor who’s well-versed in concrete installation and committed to quality workmanship, you can rest assured you’ll get a product that’s built to last.

Crucial Details for Concrete Installation

Alex Ramirez, Owner of ARP Hardscape, a Diamond Certified company, explains there are several details involved in concrete installation that, if not observed, can spell trouble both for the installation and adjacent areas of the home.

Crucial Details for Concrete Installation from Alex Ramirez of ARP Hardscape.

By Alex Ramirez
Owner of ARP Hardscape 
Diamond Certified Expert Contributor


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try to give you a little advice when you
hire a contractor you have to make sure
that you conquer party or your concrete
driveway is below your foundation below
your vents from the house make sure they
don't cover the vents if you block the
bands it's causing moisture into your
house and and when we say uh concrete
have to be below your foundation it's in
case a lot of raining coming you don't
want no water close to your foundation
you have to make sure they start the
right drainage if it's needed or always
the slope had to be away from the house
also make sure your concrete is never
against wood wood siding wood trim make
sure if in any situations that they want
to put the concrete against wood make
sure they use metal flashing so the
water never touch the wood
oh wow

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