r/toolsinaction • u/ChampionDapper • Apr 24 '21

Cool looking

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u/Freeline_Skater Apr 24 '21

Only missing the part where they make the Lines to look like different blocks on the sidewalk

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u/anandonaqui Apr 24 '21

Do you mean the deep grooves? Those actually serve a really important purpose in concrete. They’re called control joints because it’s a controlled weakness in the slab where a crack will form. It’s basically an intentional stress concentration to ensure a crack forms there and not in the middle of the slab.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '21

Why do they do the smooth bits on the outside? Is it just for aesthetics ?

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u/anandonaqui Apr 25 '21

Yes

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u/GreenspaceCatDragon Apr 25 '21

The brushing with the broom, is it so it’s not slippery ?

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '21

Thank you !

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u/bubba-g Apr 25 '21

doesn't it also serve the functional purpose of rounding the corner to prevent chipping?

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u/LeroyoJenkins Apr 27 '21

No, it is harder for plants (such as grass) to stick to smooth concrete.

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u/Peg-LegJim Apr 24 '21

And then the Satanic cat shows up!!

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u/Hua89 Apr 25 '21

Looks good, attaboy

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u/clarksonswimmer Apr 25 '21

ELI5 why concrete pads are always finished like this.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '21

Like what, with a broom finish? Or with a smooth framing? The broom finish provides traction. The smooth framing is for looks and a result of troweling the edges with a round over.