Are there alternatives to pea gravel?

• <div><p>Alternative landscaping materials similar to pea gravel include wood chips, decomposed granite, crushed stone, and pebbles. You can also invest in specialty <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/rock-landscaping-ideas-your-backyard.htm">landscape rocks</a> such as quartz, river rock, lava rock, and Mexican beach pebble. While many of these stones will cost more than pea gravel, some are more ideal for designing an attractive garden bed or managing drainage.</p></div>

How thick should concrete be for steps?

• <div><p>Concrete should be at least 4 inches thick for steps. This thickness boosts stability and prevents cracking and deterioration. After you’ve built your forms out of wood, fill the void with a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/does-anybody-use-sand-base-they-pour-concrete-driveway.htm">sand or gravel base for concrete</a>. Use an all-purpose concrete mix to form your steps. After pouring your concrete steps, be sure to screed and float the concrete. </p></div>

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Q: Why remove grass before pouring concrete?

• <div><p>Concrete should not be poured directly over grass, as this will impede the necessary tension of the concrete. Grass and soil can draw in moisture, leading to potential cracking. For a solid, lasting foundation, the area must be flat, firm, and completely dry.</p></div>

Q: Do you need rebar in concrete steps?

• <div><p>Yes, concrete steps need rebar to reinforce the structure and ensure it can hold weight over time. Place a lattice of rebar inside the form before pouring concrete to give the steps their maximum strength. Tie each intersection together with rebar ties to hold the structure all together. Without rebar, concrete steps can sink, crumble, and lose their longevity.</p></div>

Q: Can you pour concrete when it freezes at night?

• <div><p>It&rsquo;s possible to pour concrete if the temperatures are expected to dip below freezing at night, but you need to take some special precautions before you do. Most importantly, you need to make sure your concrete won&rsquo;t freeze, so the best thing to do is enclose the area and heat it. You should also make sure you&rsquo;re using cold-weather concrete that&rsquo;s designed for pouring in cold weather. Use accelerants to help speed up the curing process and avoid cold temperatures from resulting in weak concrete. </p></div>

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Tausinga Hafoka

Tausinga Hafoka

25 years of experience

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With over 15 years of experience in the concrete and masonry industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from interlocking pavers to brick and stone. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Tau Masonry a call today. We look forward to working with you!

"Job was expected to take 2 months max to complete, it has been 10 months, and the job has not been completed. Refused to sign contract, demanded to be prepaid for work. Borrowed tools that were never retuned. Work was not done satisfactorily. CAUTION - DO NOT HIRE"

Pamela G on January 2025

"Job was expected to take 2 months max to complete, it has been 10 months, and the job has not been completed. Refused to sign contract, demanded to be prepaid for work. Borrowed tools that were never retuned. Work was not done satisfactorily. CAUTION - DO NOT HIRE"

Pamela G on January 2025

TKH Construction LLC

230 Hulilike St Buidling 4

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TKH Construction LLC

230 Hulilike St Buidling 4

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18 years of experience

We take great pride in our reputation of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service to meet our consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of your project. We take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job from start to finish. We look forward to working on your next project.

Magma earthscapes

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We specialize in all earthscaping needs. Patios, drainage, rock walls, land clearing, excavation grading, driveways etc. septic systems House pads Irrigation systems

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We do it all! We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Gary and his team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and efficiency throughout the project. By thoughtfully repurposing the existing wood planks, Gary not only delivered a strong and visually appealing fence but also helped us save on material costs. We are thoroughly impressed with the quality of work and grateful for the care and craftsmanship they brought to the job. We wholeheartedly recommend Gary’s services and extend our sincere thanks to him and his team for a job well done. Mahalo!"

Jessica S on April 2025

"Gary and his team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and efficiency throughout the project. By thoughtfully repurposing the existing wood planks, Gary not only delivered a strong and visually appealing fence but also helped us save on material costs. We are thoroughly impressed with the quality of work and grateful for the care and craftsmanship they brought to the job. We wholeheartedly recommend Gary’s services and extend our sincere thanks to him and his team for a job well done. Mahalo!"

Jessica S on April 2025

Cajudoy Construction LLC

776 Ho'omau St

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776 Ho'omau St

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If you can DREAM it we can BUILD it for you!

Immaculate Cleaning Services is a licensed and registered sole proprietorship. ICS offers personalized services with meticulous detail. Although this company is based out of Wailea ICS is wiling to travel.

DUVAL TILE & STONE

959 KUPULAU DR

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We are an award-winning, fully Licensed, Insured and Bondable, Design/Build, Open Shop, General Contracting, Specialty Contracting, and Construction Management Company. We are also a SAM certified US Federal Government Contractor (Top 2% of US contractors) We specialize in Construction, Investment Property Development, Value Engineering/Integrated Project Development (IPD), Constructability Review, and Building Material Imports including Sourcing and Logistics. Our Scope of projects include: USACE and NAVFAC Projects Restoration/Maintenance Contracts High End Detailed Custom/Bespoke single family home Design and Build in the $1.5M-$15M range Semi Spec and Track Multifamily Home Building - under 50 Units Commercial New Construction Retail TI Licensing Specialist / RME Projects $10M Bond Capacity This range of experience requires us to consider every detail in order to meet and exceed the strictest of site specific owner expectations, QC, finish tolerances and specifications in the construction industry for every definable feature of work, while advising you on long lasting, quality materials as your reasonable budget allows. We serve Oahu (Waipahu to Koko Head, Kaneohe, Kailua, and All Military installations), Big Island (Keauhou to Hawi, Waimea and Pohakuloa training grounds), Kauai (Lihue, Koloa, Poipu, Barking Sands), and Maui (Whole Island), Along with all US territories for Federal contracting work. Purchase your construction with us! We will work diligently with you, keeping you abreast of all aspects of your project. We have a high safety rating, and are able to comply with the strictest safety requirements in the world (EM 385-1-1), including a SSHO if required. If you have a project we would be a good fit for, or want to be one of our subcontractors, please fill out a form on our website or reach us at: www.MC-HI.com +1-808-753-3393 Cell +1-808-688-8839 Office [email protected] We look forward to working with you!

Patios questions, answered by experts

Alternative landscaping materials similar to pea gravel include wood chips, decomposed granite, crushed stone, and pebbles. You can also invest in specialty landscape rocks such as quartz, river rock, lava rock, and Mexican beach pebble. While many of these stones will cost more than pea gravel, some are more ideal for designing an attractive garden bed or managing drainage.

Concrete should not be poured directly over grass, as this will impede the necessary tension of the concrete. Grass and soil can draw in moisture, leading to potential cracking. For a solid, lasting foundation, the area must be flat, firm, and completely dry.

Yes, concrete steps need rebar to reinforce the structure and ensure it can hold weight over time. Place a lattice of rebar inside the form before pouring concrete to give the steps their maximum strength. Tie each intersection together with rebar ties to hold the structure all together. Without rebar, concrete steps can sink, crumble, and lose their longevity.

It’s possible to pour concrete if the temperatures are expected to dip below freezing at night, but you need to take some special precautions before you do. Most importantly, you need to make sure your concrete won’t freeze, so the best thing to do is enclose the area and heat it. You should also make sure you’re using cold-weather concrete that’s designed for pouring in cold weather. Use accelerants to help speed up the curing process and avoid cold temperatures from resulting in weak concrete.

Concrete should be at least 4 inches thick for steps. This thickness boosts stability and prevents cracking and deterioration. After you’ve built your forms out of wood, fill the void with a sand or gravel base for concrete. Use an all-purpose concrete mix to form your steps. After pouring your concrete steps, be sure to screed and float the concrete.

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