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How to extend a concrete patio
I am trying to extend my back patio like this
Eventually, I want to extend the full 18 feet, but for now I am planning to just do the 5 feet by 5.5 feet section in blue. This section will be attached to the existing patio and the house. My plan is this:
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Dig out the existing ground by 8 inches deep. This will provide for a 4 inch gravel subbase and a 4 inch patio.
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Pour the gravel subbase.
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Use stakes and 2x4s to make the frame.
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Put in the rebar grid.
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Glue asphalt-impregnated fiber board to the existing patio and house to create an isolation joint.
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Mix and pour cement.
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Screed concrete and smooth out top with 2x4s.
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Seal concrete.
My first question is this: Will I need to insert the rebar grid into the existing concrete and the house foundation? In other words, do I need a better connection between existing concrete and the new concrete or will the isolation joints be fine?
Also, is there anything that I am missing in this plan? Or is there anything that I should be aware of when taking on this project?
Thank you.
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