pouring concrete [RE-wrenches]

[William Miller]

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Additional notes on hiring concrete and pumpers:

Our local concrete suppliers used to coordinate the pumper... until on one 
of our jobs the pump driver rolled his truck off a steep driveway into a 
canyon.  No one was hurt, but the truck and pumper were destroyed.  We were 
off the hook because we had arranged to have the driver meet us the day 
before to survey the terrain.  The concrete dispatcher failed to warn the 
pump driver of the steep approach.

If there are ever any risky logistics, i.e steep terrain, narrow 
switchbacks, always take the time to have the mix plant and the pump 
company send a representative to the site in advance.

Also, ordering the proper aggregate is essential.  For pipe mounts, I 
suggest a 50/50 pump mix, that is 50% 3/4 and 50% 3/8 rock.  For piers, I 
like a 100% 3/8 for a better looking sidewall.  Concrete work is an art and 
a science.  I've hired licensed contractors and looked over their shoulders 
to learn how a professional handles a given job.

William Miller



At 05:34 PM 9/26/2004, you wrote:

>Hi Joe,
>
>Your concrete supplier should also be able to get you a pumper. You will be
>happy.
>
>Don


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