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Concrete Pre-Pour Checklist
By Amy Nutt.
As someone working in the construction field, knowing the process of creating concrete structures is
very important. It is a material that is becoming more popular for all kinds of use from home
foundations to even building an entire home from it. The only potential problem with using concrete is
that once it sets it is near impossible to fix any mistakes. This is why going over a pre-pour checklist for
the concrete is crucial. Here are the things you should be looking over before pouring.
1. Check your documentation. Whether you are in charge of the construction or not, it is a good idea to
be sure about what is going on. The documentation will let you know what hours you are allowed to
work according to local laws. It will also include information about which machines are being used and
what exactly is being done. Just make sure everything is in order.
2. Go over formwork. The formwork is what you'll be using to mold the concrete. Because the concrete
is being used for a specific purpose, it is important for the formwork to match the final design. The
forms themselves also have to be in the right condition. Typically this means that the edges all have
the proper 90 degree angle and that the form is coated to prevent it from getting stuck into the
concrete.
3. Verify reinforcement. The reinforcement is what will keep the concrete where it should be so it's just
as important as the frame to be perfect. Final plans will show you what the reinforcement should look
like.
4. Set-ins. In some cases when concrete is being poured, the purpose it is g