Recent content by copmagnet82

Thank you for the compliments. One more question; should I waterproof the foundation that will be underground or leave it as is? I was thinking to maybe do it, since the concrete may absorb water, which could freeze in the winter, and possibly crack the concrete. Is that possible, or am I...

My friend offered me some concrete blankets, so maybe I'll do that just to be safe.

Hmmm... since it's in the high 40's/low 50's during the day for the next 10 days, would it be a good idea to cover it with blankets or at least plastic sheeting before it gets to very low 30's/high 20's starting tomorrow night? The concrete will be 48 hours old tomorrow night.

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone that helped me out with the decision to move forward with the pour. I was supposed to pour on Wednesday, then it got rescheduled to Friday, and then it got rescheduled again to Monday, but it's finally done. Here are some pictures. I hope the slab will...

Oh, okay. All rebars are sitting on rebar chairs. :)

What do you mean by support mid slab? He told me to order a mix with 1% NCa. We'll be pouring at 1530, so we will have about 2 hours before the sun sets. Thank you.

Thank you all for the help. I will be pouring tomorrow. The temps went from 30's to 60's and it'll stay like that for a week. Two more questions: 1. I have #4 rebar every 18". Would you guys add mesh on top of that or will the rebar on its own be sufficient? The concrete will be about 5" thick...

I know, I know, I know... :sad: I like the look of broom finish, but again, as you guys are saying, not a good idea for a shed. I was hoping some would tell me that it would be a good idea. :)

Initially, it was supposed to be my dad, brother and I, but since it's getting cold, I was thinking about hiring someone who does it for a living. Why are you asking? Do you want to come help me out? :lol: :eyecrazy: :lol:

I wanted to have somewhat of a smooth finish. I was also thinking about broom finish, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea.

Chicago suburbs. My old house was poured in February, so I know what you mean, but then, it is 2020, so anything goes. :eyecrazy:

I was thinking about that, too, but I'm wondering if the concrete strength would be compromised despite the blankets, since the curing conditions wouldn't be ideal.

Hello all, I am finally building a 10' x 18' shed. It will actually be built more like a mini garage versus a typical shed one would pick up at a big box store. The shed will be built on a monolithic slab. My forms and rebars are done. I wanted to pour the concrete this coming week, but the...

Do you work on cars? Will you be spilling chemicals on the floor? Will you be washing cars inside? If I were you, I wouldn't do either one :) . 6 years ago I have spent $2800 on my epoxy floor. I consider that to be one of the biggest mistakes I've made as far as flooring choice. It was okay...

exactly :) build a box few inches above grade to level the difference of about 2 feet between front and back of the shed no, level with dirt, then gravel, then concrete, compact between layers that's the game plan yes, that was my game plan no, not at all, I just want as much feedback as...