Mix and pour the concrete, and then level it. Use a 2"x4" to
screed and level the concrete, then finish to a smoothness
that works for you as the bottom of your wood storage
area. Allow the slab to cure for a day or two. Keeping it
damp will help it cure better and become stronger.
1.3. Using a mixer.
1.4. The finished foundation ready to cure.
Other Considerations
Depending on where you live, you may have to excavate
18” or more, of topsoil to reach a stable substrate such as
hard clay. If you do excavate to a depth greater than the
foundation form height, you will need to add a material,
such as thoroughly compacted pea gravel or crushed rock,
which will allow for the drainage of water from under the
concrete slab. Placing a layer of plastic sheeting over the
material will help prevent it from wicking water from the
slab too quickly, making it brittle and prone to cracking.
You may also want to install your Giardino oven as part of a
larger outdoor kitchen project. Use the dimensions for the
oven in conjunction with your other kitchen elements, such
as counters, a grill, storage, a sink, and refrigeration. You
might find it easier to form your entire kitchen at one time.
1.5. A complete outdoor kitchen foundation.
1.6. The foundation and first course of stand blocks.
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