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    Installing Ghostshield 8510

    Can you install Ghost-shield 8510 without doing a densifier 4510. If not what is the average wait time between the densifier and the 8510. I have approx 4 days will this work. Concrete is new and has been cured for over 28 days.
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    Removing Tire Marks from Fresh Concrete

    I have had the concrete for about a month but i have some marking from the scissor lift i had in the garage. I would like to clean it and put the densifier down then the sealer from ghost shield. Any recommendations on cleaning it? I tried a pressure washer and some detergent, and it removed...
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    PVC Conduit above Grade??

    Does conduit above grade have to be EMT. I am going to pour my patio and cannot seem to find if it needs to transition from PVC to EMT. It will be a few dulpex outlets 110V @ 20Amps with a GFCI. Location is Los Angeles
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    Two Post Lift for Parking

    Currently i am looking into parking lifts, and the only parking lifts i find are four post. I know it is highly not recommended to use a two post lift for parking. Does anyone know a company that makes a two post lift for parking specifically. I do not have the turning radius in my garage...
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    Vinyl Fence Vs Wood Fence

    School me on the pros and cons. I have done tons of research online regarding which one is better. It seems vinyl is better for maintenance but i cannot seem to get the look we want with vinyl. Location is in Los Angeles and overall run is 140' not including an 18' roll gate. This is what we...
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    Tile for Out Door Deck?

    We are looking to do about 1000sf of deck space. Trex and similar products are simply out of price range with this size of deck, we could do simply wood. But we like the look of the modern wood tile better. I found a system called "Outdoor Flooring Systems" so you can use standard porcelain...
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    Main Panel on Metal Building

    Hi, I have searched the forum and found a few threads that have sub panels located on the metal building but nothing with an over head feed coming in. Looking for some input/idea's how to do this. I need to get it done ASAP. I NEED POWER..
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    Landscape Architect

    I have a few questions regarding landscaping our property. We are approximately 4-6 weeks until completion but we have no idea what kind of landscaping we want to do. Our house is very modern, do you recommend waiting until we can afford a landscape architect, or does anyone have better...
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    Dal tile Dimensional Issue

    I received brand new Dal Tile and after it was installed, the tiles did not line up correctly, some are larger or smaller, some are out of square. This should have been caught by the installer but was not until after. They are going to rip it out and order new. Is this something common with Dal...
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    Lighting for 30x30 with 14' ceiling

    I am looking at purchasing these for the garage, and i would like to see peoples opinions on these they are 60w at 8'...
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    Help New Slab has 7" of Fall over 30'

    My genius contractor thought the garage should slope 1/4 per foot. So over 30' that is about 7 1/2". What can i do to get at least some of the slope gone from the floor. Self leveling concrete, grout, looking for suggestions or ideas, epoxy and dowel and add new concrete.
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    Landscape Design Software

    We are looking at doing our own landscaping and wondering if anyone used a specific landscape design software that they had success with. We are looking for sprinkler spray patterns, etc. Any suggestions?
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    Pouring Tomorrow Need Help

    I am going to pour tomorrow, and i have ghost shield to install can anyone help me on the process? should i wait 28 days for full cure. looking for input.
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    Looking for Structural Engineer in LA Area

    Looking to build a loft in my garage and i am in need of a structural engineer, i can send existing load/footings calc to whom ever is recommended. If anyone has any recommendations DM their information. Thank you,
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    New Garage Floor Which Brand (Budget Friendly)

    Some of you may follow my build, if not i can summarize what i am doing. I will have a new 900SF slab that will be exposed, and i need some sort of sealer then later on a epoxy based coating or something along those lines. I work on heavy diesel engines, weld, cut metal, and i am very harsh...
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    New Windows in Metal Building

    I am looking to install windows in my new metal building. However, they will not be coming with the building. I will be buying them at a Lowes instead. Any recommendations anyone has.
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    Concrete Finish Before Steel Goes Up?

    So I will be pouring the slab foundation and drive before my building arrives. I want to have a clean driveway and garage slab. Should I seal it / coat the concrete before I have heavy equipment on it. I really hate tire marks. Any suggestions on a path forward. Heavy Equipment- 20k Gradall...
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    Container Foundation Support Question

    I am looking to put a container on my property, however it has a slight grade towards the street. See attached photo. I am looking to put some sort of cribbing down before, same thing cranes use for there mat's. Any suggestions, currently the low point is 1'10" lower then top, occurs approx...
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    Painting Galvanized Corrugated Metal

    All, I am looking to paint approx 40 36" x 8' sheets front and back of corrugated galvanized panel. Can anyone recommend the best way to prep it, and a top coat. I have read from vinegar to and etching primer, looking for anyone with experience. I want the fence to look like the photo below.
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    14' Ceiling Storage Solutions

    Looking for storage opinions & ideas. I will have 14' high ceilings and i am looking at purchasing a set of these. http://www.homedepot.com/p/NewAge-Products-Performance-2-0-72-in-H-x-216-in-W-x-18-in-D-Garage-Cabinet-Set-in-Black-14-Piece-53610/301617676 However, it will not be nearly tall...
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