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I am sure it has been discussed and I know many people do it BUT, I don't understand how having a product witch is flexible under a slab of concrete is a good thing. How does the slab keep from cracking when it is floating on top of styrofoam? Also it...
Started by 64dragnwagon on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at garagejournal):
The stiffness of the concrete will distribute the load over a large area & all wavey cracks
- remaining slab of....
I just had a thought, maybe a little more.
What happens to it when you apply 3000 psi to it? I'm listening too...
Are dirty).
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To preface this, I have no real interest at this time in building a sub, and honestly wouldn't know where to start if I did. That being said the other threads have devolved into such infighting, and name calling that I don't really feel like getting into...
Started by Stumble on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at boatdesign):
Those "Troll" oil rig towers all concrete weight? Plenty of concrete merchant ....
I believe the construction of the subs was based in valid engineering .
Build cheap bottom laying concrete subs, and how we needed to worry about that.
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My Garage floor is old and busted.
If you're going to replace your concrete floor in a small 22x20 garage, is there anything that you would want done to the floor?
I do plan on epoxy coating it and adding a ramp to make the floor closer to the height ...
Started by jim bremner on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at garagejournal):
Drilling horizontally on the side of existing concrete, wash out from a concrete truck....
I know slump and have placed, poured a lot of concrete, but ? No additives? Thanks 4000 psi and 6 bag hill.and old one cracked down hill.
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As I patiently await a new SkyShed Pier to arrive, I've been researching how to do the concrete pour in cold weather.
Itll be a 14x48 pour in temps that between 40F in the day to 28F at night (Washington DC area). Height is 32 below ground and 16 above...
Started by gpiepol on
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by 12 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cloudynights):
Concrete gives off a little heat while concrete to be the consistency of buttered....
Cover it with plastic, first.
Of water will net 3000-4000 psi concrete, but unless admixtures are used, mix will be very stiff, they'd work well.
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As I patiently await a new SkyShed Pier to arrive, I've been researching how to do the concrete pour in cold weather.
Itll be a 14x48 pour in temps that between 40F in the day to 28F at night (Washington DC area). Height is 32 below ground and 16 above...
Started by gpiepol on
, 20 posts
by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at cloudynights):
Concrete gives off a little heat while concrete to be the consistency of....
Cover it with plastic, first.
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4 gallons of water will net 3000-4000 psi concrete, but unless admixtures are used, mix will be very, they'd work well.
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I have been looking to get into the decorative concrete business for a few years... I have been looking at the engrave-a-crete web site... Now that I have the time and the money, the economy has dropped. I am from East...
Started by marks on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yuku):
A good 1/2" drill now the decorative concrete ....
At least 4gpm and 3500 psi..
I've was wondering I do suggest to buy a good pressure washer.. .
I plan to attend the training with elite crete Arizona in February .
In the concrete biz.
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My wife has to have a slab replaced on the side of our garage due to it sinking and allowing quite a bit of water into the sump. I'm in Afghanistan and can't offer much help however I do have a few questions.
The two smaller slabs (5'x5' & 4'x4') are ...
Started by IBCRUSN on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ih8mud):
If possible, keep it moist for the first week after placing the concrete....
Between the garage foundation and new slab
Pour a minimum if 3000psi concrete, 4000 psi would finish for your concrete, light broom or heavy broom or slick.
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Everything I am reading is saying to use a methylene chloride based stripper for this job. The big box stores all carry this in varying strengths and prices and I'm using the most expensive/powerful one they sell but I am getting ready to start on my ...
Started by davearonow on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diychatroom):
But being concrete molded ....
My opinion- if its so expensive a home, why are thay using "fake" concrete pavers when they can use real Georgia clay bricks? Fake , molded concrete pavers are cheap, replaceable, dont hold color like.
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Quote: : Stonecutter are you near Mt Pleasant? Not far, about an 1hr 15 min but all rt 95 & rt26. A SC mile is not like a new england mile. We are in that area often.
Started by stonecutter on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at contractortalk):
I work the corners to make sure I get an edge then start pressing handfuls of concrete onto is loose, like a regular concrete....
My Dad came by and he helped me flip it over so I could see .
With no problem and the concrete is curing nicely.
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My Toyota corolla DX has size 14 tires. What is the max PSI?
Started by Klemente on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at yahoo):
Stick to that, within a pound or two if you what your Toyota to control... .
The "recommended" PSI on your DX is 32.
Max PSI? Are you going to be hauling concrete in your Corolla for some reason/ If not, never go MAX on a tires's PSI.
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