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Pour a Concrete Slab

Before the concrete is delivered to your home, carefully read this step-by-step guide for successful results.

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Step 4

Spread and tamp gravel.

Use a garden rake or a gravel spreader (as shown) to spread gravel at a consistent depth below the top of the form.

Tamp the gravel firm using a vibrating plate compactor, hand tamper, or length of 4 by 4.

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