Recent content by stevied916

That’s corrugated hdpe and is used on mini projects around here so it’s very reasonable to use as a culvert. The concrete pipe is rcp and notably stronger. The hdpe should be fine if it’s installed properly which includes proper compaction of sub grade and backfill. The ends should have a flared...

Little fella is getting big. His dad was around 85lb lean; I wouldn't be surprised if he reaches 85-90 lbs. He is about 6.5 months now and turning out to be a great pup! He is extremely friendly, happy and loves people and other dogs. I have to watch the wood scraps when he is around the garage...

How many sf? You're looking for "seal coat". There are companies that do it this work and it is pretty inexpensive if it's a large enough sf.

You can pour on a slope but I would grade it correctly. You can rent a hydra hammer attachment and skid steer that should break the rock fine.

You can pour concrete pretty much anywhere. You’ll have to pay for a concrete line pump. Are you asking if you can pour concrete on top of crushed rock?

I thought it was worth more but I guess I’m wrong! I remember it wasn’t cheap getting out old system recharged after a leak.

You can probably sell the r22 and scrap the rest. That refrigerant it super expensive now.

If you haven't soldered before, I would solder on a slip x mip or fpt fitting then thread on the valve. You can solder on a slip fitting valve. However, the valve body ***** up a lot of heat and you may damage the seals inside of the valve body getting it hot enough to accept the solder...

Dang! What mix? Here in CA, if it is a public works project you have to pay an ab219 fee and some ready mix companies are charging $250/ld on top of the other surcharges. Seems like the fees end up being up to $40/cy

That seems in line with current price. I just got a quote recently for 2500psi @ $140/cy plus $12.78/cy in environmental fees and surcharges. Obviously you're not going to pay $140/cy for your slab though because that's just the cost for the mix delivered and doesn't include form/pour/strip labor.

There was a massive cement shortage last year but that has cleared up. At my work, we were seeing prices up to $160/cy

I would consider running 3 lights parallel with the vehicles instead two over the top of them

Why not just use a long pressure washer hose?

Well he should bring in some sort of aggregate as concrete should not be poured on native material. $16.67/sf seems reasonable if it includes the subgrade. If it is only form/pour/strip it seems high.

your highlights don’t have any opacity so I can’t see the words highlighted. Also, I don’t work in residential but read plans everyday so can provide a little insight. If you install a double door, you change the header size and the calculations for the shear wall. This will be a different...