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pyro
08-02-06, 04:40 AM
Guys

I have a sump pit in the garage which i dont need anymore...I was going to fill it up with concrete, is about 3 feet deep, 1 ft in diameter....But then i realized that i can fill it up with soil, clay and concrete on top....I dont know how slabs and foundations are made from...I mean these three materials all i need, or do i have to use gravel too....I can just fill it with concrete and save money but will it cause any pressure buildup underneath?

Any help is appreciated...

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neodave
08-02-06, 05:03 PM
I wouldn't use soil or clay simply because of the settlement issues. I would go with some kind of rock or sand. I suppose you could just use concrete but rock should be much cheaper. I assume your not worried about filling any of those sump laterals up.
Concretemasonry
08-02-06, 07:29 PM
Compact damp sand and cover with 2" concrete so you can get at if in case you ever want to.

Dick

pyro
08-02-06, 09:23 PM
thank you guys

I used some type of rock/gravel paver instead named KolorScape paver base, is sold at HD and lowes...All i could find..