Concrete advice needed

[Hoodoo]

I want to remove or at least break these down to below the slab level. Weapon of choice??

 

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Hit it with a 10lb sledge hammer. Looks like it's a cold joint so it shouldn't be attached to the slab.

 

[arch stanton]

If you’re going to try a sledgehammer don’t waste your time with an 8 pounder use a 20 pounder or as close to that weight as you can find it only sounds like more work with a bigger hammer

 

[4Waters]

Core the middle of it with a 3in or bigger core and the break it in toward the middle and pull the pieces out and then patch it in

 

[adam909]

roto hammer... I would drill a bunch of holes in it then start chipping it with a chisel bit. Make sure you chip toward the center.

 

[Melloyellovector]

Judging by that quality slab work, don’t be surprised if it cracks with any method removing

 

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Core the middle of it with a 3in or bigger core and the break it in toward the middle and pull the pieces out and then patch it in

Thats a lot of work to core it. He should buy a case of beer and a case of ammo and shoot it until it's where he wants it.

 

[Xring01]

Just rent a jack hammer.. be done with it…

 

[4Waters]

Thats a lot of work to core it. He should buy a case of beer and a case of ammo and shoot it until it's where he wants it.

He just has to core it a couple inches below top of slab

 

[4Waters]

You can also cut it at a 45° angle

 

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You can also cut it at a 45° angle

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That layout is a lot better than what I get.

 

[DLC]

Option #1
1.5 inch style sds max roto hammer and a 1 inch drill bit drill a bunch of holes to below slab grade then chip away

Opt #2
Cut off saw make a bunch of slices then chip away

Opt #3
Cut the corner at a 45 w/ skill saw then jack hammer / chip it out.

 

[Hoodoo]

You can also cut it at a 45° angle

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Problem is I have two in the centers. This was a log pavilion for years where we parked the rv. It had a full bath and an outdoor kitchen. We recently built a house on the lot and I’m trying to decide whether to cap the slab with flagstone and stone bench’s

or remove all of it. It’s not in the exact spot I’d do if starting from scratch but it’s not a bad location.

 

[Hoodoo]

Thats a lot of work to core it. He should buy a case of beer and a case of ammo and shoot it until it's where he wants it.

There was a time when that would have been seriously considered.

 

[Waterjunky]

I vote explosives........

just saying.

 

[DLC]

I vote explosives........

just saying.

Oh I bet he’ll get a bang out if that….

 

[Melloyellovector]

Ok now I can overlook the shitty concrete finish, lol

just use a chipping hammer, or rent one, not the jumbo one. Just chip the top off those down to concrete level. And cover with stone or tile.

 

[4Waters]

Problem is I have two in the centers. This was a log pavilion for years where we parked the rv. It had a full bath and an outdoor kitchen. We recently built a house on the lot and I’m trying to decide whether to cap the slab with flagstone and stone bench’s



View attachment 1400099 or remove all of it. It’s not in the exact spot I’d do if starting from scratch but it’s not a bad location.

The finish is horrible, you will never match it. If it isn't your perfect location then I would just remove it.

 

[Nordie]

Quickie saw with a concrete blade, make "ice cubes", beat with sledge hammer.

 

[Gelcoater]

Problem is I have two in the centers. This was a log pavilion for years where we parked the rv. It had a full bath and an outdoor kitchen. We recently built a house on the lot and I’m trying to decide whether to cap the slab with flagstone and stone bench’s



View attachment 1400099 or remove all of it. It’s not in the exact spot I’d do if starting from scratch but it’s not a bad location.

It may be the pic but it doesn’t look level at all?
If it isn’t and it’s not in the place you want it, rip the thing out of there.

Seems like moving the utilities would be more hassle than the slab removal?

 

[Bigbore500r]

Quickie saw with a concrete blade, make "ice cubes", beat with sledge hammer.

X2. Cut to depth of surrounding slab, make a few pizza slices out of it and then break it up.
If he makes enough cuts, he can probably save the slab below (wont be pretty but it should stay intact)

 

[Hoodoo]

The finish is horrible, you will never match it. If it isn't your perfect location then I would just remove it.

The finish didn’t really matter for its previous purpose and matters even less now that’s it’s going to be covered. Another thing is it has drains/fresh water/100 amp panel built into it, which is good but requires some creative stonework to blend in. I plan to carry on unless my mason tells me otherwise. Thanks for all the replies.
Phil

 

[Hoodoo]

It may be the pic but it doesn’t look level at all?
If it isn’t and it’s not in the place you want it, rip the thing out of there.

Seems like moving the utilities would be more hassle than the slab removal?

My stone guy is looking at the grade and will advise. It’s not level but way less noticeable than the pic indicates and it does shed water.
As soon as some guests leave I’m going to grade the three ungraded sides. Thinking that, along with some landscaping will render the slab grade unnoticeable? The utilities are why I didn’t rip the slab out last year. I don’t have a good eye for what works vs what won’t but my stone guy does. My hope was to cap the slab with flagstone and have the mason build low profile right angle bench’s at each corner and a fire pit in the center. I have a lot of stone left over from the chimney.

As far as location, the lot is fairly narrow so there really isn’t a perfect spot.

 

[bonesfab]

You guys want to work way too hard. 5-6 potted plants sitting on the pedastals and be done with it. Or 19-20 year old ballerina's pirohetting on them. Too early to worry about spelling.

 

[Nordie]

Looks like the pilasters were there first then the slab came later. Put a redhead in there and see if you can pull em out.

 

[Hoodoo]

Looks like the pilasters were there first then the slab came later. Put a redhead in there and see if you can pull em out.

I think you’re right. One of them popped out last summer when the structure was dissembled.

 

[JL95]

 

[Nordie]

I think you’re right. One of them popped out last summer when the structure was dissembled.

It'll save you the headache, they're probably only 2 or 3 feet deep. Dig a side away from the slab and pull em with an F150.

 

[Gramps]

tool of choice? checkbook

 

[shintoooo]

Drill the hole until you can fit one of these in there and then light it up. Make sure to record it as well.

 

[rivermobster]

Problem is I have two in the centers. This was a log pavilion for years where we parked the rv. It had a full bath and an outdoor kitchen. We recently built a house on the lot and I’m trying to decide whether to cap the slab with flagstone and stone bench’s



View attachment 1400099 or remove all of it. It’s not in the exact spot I’d do if starting from scratch but it’s not a bad location.

Looks like the perfect spot for my toy hauler. Where are you at again?

 

[Nordie]

Drill the hole until you can fit one of these in there and then light it up. Make sure to record it as well.

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Do you have any previous experience with those?

 

[shintoooo]

Do you have any previous experience with those?

Yes, we received those in our start-up kits in kindergarten

 

[Nordie]

Yes, we received those in our start-up kits in kindergarten

Shoe or vest?

 

[shintoooo]

Shoe or vest?

Yes

 

[4Waters]

Yes, we received those in our start-up kits in kindergarten

Is there anything you need to shout before it goes off?

 

[Hoodoo]

Looks like the perfect spot for my toy hauler. Where are you at again?

 

[rivermobster]

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OMG...

You're not far away from my buddy up there!

How much is the space rent? I'll leave tomorrow.

I made this video last summer...