Looking to make a four foot handicap cement ramp at the end of the house walkway. The walkway is about 3 feet wide. There will be about a 5 inch drop in those four feet. I am going to remove the last 4 feet of level concrete before I begin.
I was thinking of making a form with 2x4's on the long sides and thinner plywood at each end. Then, nail a piece of plywood over the top. Pour cement into the form and let it harden.
Couldn't find much on how to actually make this type of ramp. From what I read, it didn't say anything about putting a top piece over the form. Rather, (if I remember correctly) it said to make the mix somewhat firmer and start pouring at the lower end.
Which way would be better? Or, should I look at this project differently?
Other questions: Should the flooring be level and just the surface angled? I plan to add some small stones before pouring.
We live in New England. I bought the cheap $3.00 a bag Quickrete Concrete mix from Home Depot. Should I have bought the better mix for the colder weather?