Breaking up concrete patio

[RonR]

Our patio had settled near the house to the point water was standing there. Since we're wanting to build a deck anyway, it was time for the patio to come out.

Here's the before shot. Notice the step is poured one piece with the pad.

Second post is the size of each BOULDER we loaded in the FEL of the BX2200 and hauled to the front to place in the pickup--they were HEAVY.

Will post Deck Pics when we get further.

Ron

 

[RonR]

The Thick hunks. I'm guessing 14-18" thick. We jackhammered it into five chunks. Lifted one chunk at time with the BX2200 (it grunted!). Set each chunk on a sheet of plywood in the back of the pickup, then pushed the plywood forward with the loader.

2/3rds of the rest of the patio, we overloaded our trailer and hauled to fill in some washouts in an uncle's pasture.

Man, it was hard work! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Ron

 

[RonR]

My son running the BEAST! He's in much better shape than I am. For the past four years, he's been in weight/strength training to play football. Been in college one year, but he still has the muscles! He's a great kid and great helper.

I got my share of running the jackhammer, don't worry!

I plan to cross "running a jackhammer" off my life's list of things to do! I don't need to ever run one of those again. (This was the first time for us).

 

[RonR]

Done with the Beast. Now about as much work to pick up the big pieces. Left the "smaller than a fist" size to use as fill.

Will get some fill sand to backfill.

Deck project might start over the July 4th weekend........! That will make Mom happy.

Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Best wishes.

 

[Junkman]

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Get some help on the deck......it goes faster..... don't ask how I know.... Working 2 years on the same deck and it is a continuation of a deck that was started 20 years ago... There is always man~ana.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif¿Is it Mañana Yet?/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif......... /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[polecat]

One thing i would like to say...If anyone runs a jackhammer...pleas where boots...preferably steel toed...a jackhammer can take a toe off in a nanosecond!!!!!

I'll bet yer glad that whomever poured that baby didn't hit it hard with the rebar or steel mesh!!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Lookin forward to seein the deck!!!!!and thanx 4 the pics!!!
Wish everyone would use more of them!!!! They make us feel like were involved!!!...Well that goes for me anyway!!!
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TODD

 

[RonR]

Thks Polecat. Yea, I thought about the boots deal, but Son and I talked about keeping our toes BACK! Notice in a couple of the pics, you can see we are wearing EAR PLUGS and eye wear. Man that thing was LOUD.

Several neighbors wandered over to watch, but quickly departed when we offered to let them try our new tool /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

For half the pad, the wire mesh was UNDER the concrete, which made it nice to remove the rock. The half that contained the wire was a mess to pick up/cut the wire. There were some short chunks of rebar near the house, but none in the step (thank goodness!).

 

[fishman]

Oh that brings back memories. I rented a similar jackhammer to break up a slab that had settled, just like yours. Mine was bigger though, about 12' x 24' /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Had to haul it all out by hand (no tractor then) and then haul away with my old truck. LOTS of work. Built a deck similar to what you are proposing and enjoyed it for about a month, then got a job in another state and moved. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

I'm sure someone is still enjoying that deck though, and the fact that the basement is no longer leaking.

 

[polecat]

2 things i'll always wear steel toes with!!!min!! a chainsaw and a jackhammer!! i've run all the way up 2 90# hammers and u jist never know ..i'll have to scan some old pic of what happens when u don't!!!! trust me on this one!!! ive gatt a 4" scar on my left foot ...this is the voice of true life experience speaking here /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif..not jit a warning!!! i am seriously lucky to have a left foot!!!...a jsit lookin out for all of u guys out there and care to boot!!! It is never worth the pain and risk....

Yer try to b protector!!!
polecat >>>>>IE...TODD HALL /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[blakesfav]

I guess it's easy to say at this point, but why did you remove the patio? I would have set the footings off the corners of the patio and simply decked over it.

Wait - I get it. You got to pick up the pieces with your tractor! Now I understand, since I'm also guilty of the "work creation method" of justifying to my wife the cost of my tractor ("Honey, I would have been here for weeks moving this cement if it wasn't for the tractor").

All kidding aside, I'm impressed with your son's jackhammering skills. I've removed several smaller slabs around my house by simply lifting the whole slab from the corner with the FEL, then letting it drop and break into several smaller pieces I could pick up. Good luck with your deck.