The Brew Cabin

Posted: **Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:31 pm**

I need to create an 8' x 6' hard standing for some small wooden dog kennels to sit on, and to create an area for the dogs to go to the toilet on.

I figured C20 concrete would be good enough for this job, with a depth of 100mm, however when phoning round for ready-mix quote I was told I need C35.

Any comments?

Posted: **Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:04 pm**

I would have thought C20 would have done the job tbh. I would have put down C20, not unless someone else knows why...

Posted: **Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:05 pm**

c35 is normally specified for oversites,and i suppose as the kennels will be open to the elements(to some extent witha run) plus the dogs urine and faeces,
maybe a tougher concrete will be better,not masses of difference cost wise
it might be an idea to seal the concrete to make cleaning easier
i know my farmer mate had a problem with rats under his dog run oversite because he used hardcore (bricks) instead of type 1.
it drove the dogs mad
cheers LLL

The Brew Cabin

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