Recent content by roddo

Actually I just bought 3 calcium chloride kits from Legacy industrial. Any pointers when using the kit. I will make sure that temp is steady in garage around 65 degrees and RH between 50-60% for a few days before and during test. I think, depending on test result, that I am going to shot blast...

I am sure condensation on top of slab is a big factor, but I also read that when you have moisture coming thru the slab it causes condensation to form easier on the slab because the moisture in the air and moisture coming from the slab causing the dew point to happen sooner.My other slabs which...

Slab was poured about 8 years ago with no vapor barrier on compacted earth no crushed rock plain old ground. Only good thing is it is on a hill high above water table with good drainage away from foundation. Problem is when it does get humid and temp swings lots of water accumulates on floor to...

I would also pressure wash after rinsing with baking soda. You will notice if you just rinse floor with a hose it does not get into the open pores of the concrete where baking soda still hides. You will need a good strong pressure washer 3100psi or higher to insure all pores are clean. Take the...

I just did my garage floor just over 900 sq. ft I used a dual head Edco diamond grinder with 100lbs of added weight. My concrete was a very hard smooth machine troweled finish 5000psi mix with fibers also had a gummy sealant on top. Took me 14 hours to do it and my well went dry 2x because I...