New concrete pad

[LarryJB]

I can get 4X6X3/4 horse stall mats locally for around $32 each. Could I just buy 2 and cut them in half?

[Pigman1]

Originally Posted by Bigd9

You guys know what you are talking about. Your experiences match mine perfectly with over 35 years in bridge construction. But you forgot one bad point. The finisher always wants to squirt water on the top of the concrete to make it float better. There goes the the concrete strength right down the tubes for the top 1/4 inch. No wonder people see flaking and spalling concrete driveways.

You're right! I missed that trick. Watched a guy flicking water on a bridge approach every time the on-site inspector turned his back. Another quality job paid for by your tax dollars.

[BigBadDad]

Originally Posted by LarryJB

I can get 4X6X3/4 horse stall mats locally for around $32 each. Could I just buy 2 and cut them in half?

Stall mats seem to be the best price /function answer. I do tend to go large on things but if you wanted you could cut them although that might be a fair bit of work depending on what tools you have to do the cutting with....they are very tough and I would sure try to get the supplier to cut them if that is what you want.. I have used dozer pads before but that is because we already had them and I would say they are gross overkill for this use, plus I'm sure you wouldn't want to pay the cost or chase down just getting a few.

[rewillia]

I'm in the ballpark of both parking on pads and deploying my hyd. jacks when storing my coach for a number of reasons - some that are practical and some that may just be "old wive's tales".