Recent content by Beercan321

I am going to get some bids to have my gravel driveway replaced with asphalt. I am curious if there are any specific types of asphalt or additives that are needed for a driveway. With concrete things like PSI, types of reinforcement (wire mesh, rebar, fiber mesh) etc all affect the final...

The well water is very high mineral (rust) content. I have a whole house water filter that is supposed to last 3 to 4 months. I have change the filter once a week. The soil is a mixture of dirt, clay and rock. The water authority will handle the tap-in to the main line. I am responsible...

I have a well that is going bad so I plan on tapping into public water. While I’m tearing up the yard I plan to also run water to my detached garage. I’ve been getting quotes from plumbers and I’m getting various opinions about what type of tubing to use. A few plumbers told me to run copper...

Thanks for all the replies. I totally disagree with a few of the posters who state it is MY fault that the contractor didn’t install the house wrap. If you are a contractor and don’t install it or at least offer to then you are not doing your job (in my opinion). I’m not a contractor or well...

I had a 30x30 garage built on my property which was completed about 6 months ago. I was a work while the garage was being built so I couldn’t keep a close eye on the progress. I found out that the builder didn’t use house wrap or a Tyvek type product on the exterior walls prior to installing...

I know this isn’t garage related but I’m hoping there are people here that could answer my question. I inherited my parents’ house which I now live in. The house is almost 100 years old. Most of the floors in the house have a lot of bumps and valleys. The floors have been carpeted for years...

My wife got me a Craftsman Professional 27gal. single-stage portable compressor for Christmas. I am in the market for a motorcycle lift table so I wanted a compressor. The one that she got me is more than I need for a bike table so I started thinking about other things I can do with it. I do...

The OP didn't mention a price range which would be helpful. I'm an extremely froogle person. I always shop around to find items for the cheapest price possible. Even though I'm cheap, the one exception is anything that involves my personal safety. I'd refuse to crawl under my 3/4 ton truck...

My garage has a 30x30 slab that was poured about 6 weeks ago. The contractor cut 1/8 inch control joints in the slab in the pattern of a tick-tack-toe board. In the four areas where the joints intersect the concrete is starting to crack and chip apart. Granted the cracks / chips are small but...

The garage is detached. I understand the reasoning for a slope but 3 1/2 inches over 30 feet seems like at lot to me. Is that a normal slope for a 30x30 garage? I assumed the floor would be close to level.

Hi guys, I have a question about the pouring of a new slab. Tomorrow I’m having a 30x30 slab poured for my garage. Thus far the contractor’s crew has been very friendly and answered any questions I’ve had. Unfortunately any company is only as good as their worst employees and I think I might...

Hi Guys, I'm having a 30x30 slab poured next week for a detached garage. The contractor wasn't going to install a vapor barrier. After doing some research and reading posts on this forum it seems that installing a vapor barrier provides a lot more benefits then not installing one. The...

I assume the garage has heat, plumbing, a shower etc correct? 4 to 5 years is a long time to live in a garage in my opinion. My wife would never do that. I assume money is tight and that's why you are considering this. I don't know your financial situation but if it were me I would consider...

Thanks guys for all the comments/opinions. I have a list of questions I plan to ask the contractor first thing next week. I also plan to ask what they would charge to add a vapor barrier and wire mesh to the slab. The contractor is a large company that builds over 300 garages a year in 2...

Hi guys, Concrete or construction is not my area of expertise so I'm hoping to get some good advice from some of you. I'm having a 30x30 garage built on my property. I live in Western Pennsylvania. The contractor that I hired is a firm believer in using fiber mesh concrete without any other...