Recent content by burro

You are correct. It is detached. I will attach a picture.

I am in Iowa.

great to hear that it has been done before. Did your stem wall have any cracks in it. I have a few places where there are cracks, but the wall has not settled. I got a bid to do the job for 4600 if I pull out the old concrete. If you don't mind me asking, what did you pay? How long ago was...

the garage is 24x24 with 2x6 trusses, OSB and insulated walls. 2x4 studs on 24 centers. part of the problem was a wood chuck infestation under the slab, and the other issue was the garage has no rebar in the concrete. The floor looks worse that it was, due to the mud jacking attempt. I...

I have some rather large cracks in my garage floor. I had it mud jacked last year and it did not turn out well. The problem actually got worse. I would like to replace the whole floor at this point. I will attach some photos of the floor. My plan is to cut 12 inches from the edge of the...

I was hoping to stay away from block only because I don't like to look of block. My current garage has a stem wall. I may just hire someone to form up the walls so I know it would be done right. What would be reasonable for a quote from a contractor?

Hello, I have a 24x24 foot garage and of course I need some more room. I can extend my garage about 8 or 9 feet which should be enough room. I am fairly handy and have done concrete work before. But, I have some complications I need some help with. I have a retaining wall behind my garage...