Pouring Concrete Slab

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From: Bill Nalepka
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 00:00

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I have to pour a concrete slab for a 10' x 8' garden shed and I have a 
couple of questions.

I've been told that diesel fuel will work on the wood forms as a release 
agent for the concrete. Any comments?

Unfortunately, I dug my hole a little too deep and now the forms are 
sitting about 1" above the gravel base. Should I get additional gravel so 
it comes up beyond the bottom of the form or is okay to pour concrete 
which will "ooze" out the bottom of the form. (This will be below grade)

Thanks,

Bill.

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