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Thanks for the input Nateplumb. I've thought of this a few times, but I had heard many times that it won't last. Actually, through now every option has it's supporters and it's dissenters. I'm at an impasse at the moment, as I'm still not sure what to do. If I'm already buying the material to...

I have ruled out using used, creosote soaked railroad ties. There are too many health hazards. I've been reading up on them, and its just not worth the risk. I have not ruled out some type of wood floor, but it's no longer at the top of my list. As of right now, I'm highly interested in the...

Can you elaborate on the dry pack cement? I'm specifically curious about what mixture needs to be used under the tile. Sand, cement, and thinset in a 1:1:1 ratio? I have enough tile on hand that I could knock out half the barn. I've been perusing your thread, and haven't run across the info so far.

I'm sure I could figure out the cross cutting, but it seems like it would be much more work. That said, it would look cool too. I'm going to have to think about it some more. I'm concerned about welding, but with it I can likely put some type of floor covering down (welding blanket or the like)...

I'm getting the message sporadically. I have only checked two different machines, but both are hit or miss. That said, I've been good for the past 20 minutes.

I had thought about that, but I'm not sure how it would play with the existing issues. Really, I was looking at the size of the ties as getting me down into grade (the inside of the building is built up about 3"). I thought that it could be a decent separation so that it wasn't easy for...

Outside of the work, I didn't really consider the rest, hence the reason for the post. I do weld, and didn't think twice about it. I had thought about had mixing concrete, and doing the same, but it seemed like it would be more intensive trying to get a good base in, then doing the work. Good...

Okay, I need a reality check. I've been debating some options for updating the flooring in my pole barn, and I'm looking for opinions. To start, I was fine with my dirt floor for quite some time, but I've got issues with mice and rabbits digging under the walls and coming up through the floors...

Any chance you can post some pics of that? Adding some gravel isn't a big deal, to me, so it's definitely an alternative I'd be interested in. Now, just to be sure I understand what you did, I'm going to step it out. If I'm wrong, please correct me. 1) Add 4" of 5/8" gravel 2) Sprinkle 2 bags...

I keep the dog, chicken, and some sweet feed / alfalfa cube mix in the garage in metal trash cans. So far it's kept the mice and everything else out, and worked well. Got that solution from a local feed store when mice ate through the plastic bin. That said, I think the cabinet is awesome...

That's really pretty interesting. I'm not sure I could get away with that out here.

So, no good for a garage over time? Got it. The water table is pretty high here, so I could see water leaching through. I find it interesting that I don't see the same issues when researching caliche. That is probably due to the fact that the climates where it is predominantly used is much more...

Can anyone tell me about "soil cement"? I have done a bit of searching, and I'm having a hard time finding out about this. For a little background, I've got a 26' x 35' pole barn with a dirt floor that I'm working on, and I'm considering flooring options. In doing this I ran through leaving it...

I don't mean to hijack the thread, but I'm curious too. I was intending on using 1/2 OSB instead of plywood for the cost savings, but I was also under the impression that it would be as versatile when it comes to mounting outlets, conduit, and even my air lines. Is this a correct assumption...

Hey guys, new poster from OK. I've been poking around the site for a little while. I came across it when searching for some flooring ideas, and I've been digging through it ever since. I haven't quite found what I was originally looking for, but I've found so much more. I've got a decent sized...