Recent content by Nick D

Thanks to all who have replied. A small update. I have managed to get the water level down to less than 2". After speaking with a local builder, I have decided that the issue is a high water table, and that I picked a bad month to dig a hole here. Here is what I am thinking: -Dig deep hole...

Floating slab is acceptable as long as it has Engineer sign off. Thanks for the tip to contact the Building Department. I initially contacted a local Engineering Consultant who was more interested in convincing me not to do a floating slab than taking my money. The economy can't be THAT good...

Hello all, I have a project underway and before I can spend the time creating a proper thread in the garage gallery I am hoping to get some advice about water around the excavation site. We dug 4' down for the footings and started getting water accumulating about 1/2 through the dig. When...

Great looking garage. Would like to see how it all came together. Any more photos or progress? I am in Creemore, Ont. and I am planning almost the same project. Would also like to know a ballpark budget. Cheers!