Sub-Grade

   Concrete should never be poured directly on sod or dirt. The excess moisture in the soil can cause the concrete to heave, shift, settle, crack and scale. Atlantis removes all topsoil and uses a minimum of 2-4" of compacted crushed limestone as a sub-grade for all concrete pours.

Thickness

   Atlantis pours all standard and decorative concrete at a minimum of 4" thick. This is the standard thickness of most concrete surfaces including driveways, sidewalks and patios. Concrete poured under 4" thick will have less integrity and is prone to cracking and crumbling.

Standard Finish

   Most standard concrete is broom finished or smooth finished. Broom finish is the most economic exterior finish. Smooth finish is an interior finish as in a garage or basement.

   The expansion/contraction joints can either be saw cut or hand cut. These joints separate concrete slabs into squares or rectangles for controlling cracks.

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