Recent content by RMW1

I realize this is a very old thread, but here is a suggestion for future jobs that do not puncture the vapor barrier: Use a chair like this one linked below to support the rebar grid at locations close enough to the perimeter form so that the screed can reach across these reference points. The...

The initial posting in this thread and all the follow-up is excellent information! It will help me interview and select the right concrete contractor for my project. The project is to replace the concrete floor of my family room. It used to be an attached 20'x20' garage but it was converted...

The house I bought had a detached carport with a simple flat 3.5" concrete slab with a post/beam covering but no walls. Done without permits. I wanted to put an enclosed garage there and started by taking down the wood structure. City building inspector said I had to have a 24" deep footing...

How do the concrete contractors feel about do-it-yourself forms, dirt compacting, gravel spreading, vapor barrier installation, rebar installation, where the concrete guy just does the pouring and finishing? They certainly would be reluctant to take any responsibility for cracks that show up...