Comments on: How can I reuse or recycle slabs of concrete?

By: Bertie

Bertie — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:27:58 +0000

If all else fails, break it up & sell as hardcore

By: Shorty

Shorty — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:49:24 +0000

Perhaps cut them into shapes and use them as stepping stones in one’s garden.

By: adrian

adrian — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:42:54 +0000

i am at present using old concrete slabs and breaking them in to small pieces.These are then placed on the garden instead of buying pebbles, pea shingle etc.I am also doing the same with house bricks.Theyve been place on recycled builders bags instead of weed fabric.The effect of red brick in sections gives a good contrast to the grey concrete.The shards and other tiny pieces are scattered over to fill gaps.Also rain can still drain…My evergreens really stand out.Its hard work though smashing them up…My project is still not completed yet after 2 months.Lots have people in my village are impressed and donating their rubbish and are surprised how good it looks.I will get a foto took and upload it soon.

By: melissa

melissa — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:25:47 +0000

A bit specialist here, but those would be PERFECT for ballast on a boat. Boats that were built for carrying heavy loads need (quite literally) tons of ballast when they’re converted to livaboards, and concrete and iron are the two most popular choices. Our dutch barge has several tons of concrete simply poured into the hull, but removable weights like what you’re describing are absolutely ideal as they can be shifted to check up on the hull condition from time to time and easily fit under floorboards. In fact, we’re in need of some more ballast since we’re ripping out some extraneous water tanks (which were installed for… you guessed it – ballast!).

By: Bobbie

Bobbie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:08 +0000

Several together would make a good backdrop for a waterfall fountain. I can see it already with a tub below and the water trickling down the surface.

By: Bellen

Bellen — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:38:21 +0000

Could they be stacked for garden benches or to put container plants on, make raised beds? Cement can be painted so the look can be altered.