Recent content by Jgt1942

Good that the wall was filled. The higher the PSI the stronger the concrete, less likely to crack (this also depends on the correct rebar), less likely to get moisture coming up through the concrete (also should put 6mil plastic on top of the gravel under the rebar). You can add chemicals to...

I forgot to ask, how much rebar did they put in the walls? Did they put both horz and vertical rebar? How thick is the block, they should have used 12", lots of rebar and filled the hollow areas in the block. Regarding your floor, compact the earth, 4" gravel compacted (you might consider...

I assume that they recommended the block wall because it is easier for them to install. It would be on the bottom of my list for choices. Your best bet would have been ICF, specifically those made by Nudura. That being said here is what I suggest, first do some serious research on water...

I do mainly woodworking and almost always use a driver that accepts 1/4" hex shaft. I purchased a set of drivers, I think from Amazon. I like the idea that as the tip gets smaller, e.g. a T25 vs. T10, the shaft also gets smaller. While it is a full set covering a wide range of tips (Torx...