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    Water against footer in the frost line

    Like the title says I have water against footer in the frost line. This is new construction and this part of the footer is 3 feet below grade but with with the down spouts and rear drain tile dumping into the front it will always be full of water. Right now the void is filled with 2B gravel and...
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    Phoenix vs Atlas tire changer

    I'm considering either the Phoenix PWC2950A or the Atlas TC289LH Any one have experience with either of these machines? Thanks, Blueboy
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    Block, Rebar, Backfill

    Since we’re past the footer dilemma, lets move onto the block. My Garage is going to be 40’ x 40’ 13’6” (21 courses) floor to ceiling. It will be below grade 8’ at the deepest point. It’s all shale with 2 1/2 feet to the bank. Originally I was going to use 8’’ block but I think 10” will be...
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    Dug to deep

    Adding on and dug one area for the footer to deep 18" in the lowest spot gradually going up to where it should be over a distance of 20'. My question is what material would be best for compacting. The ground under the garage is shale. I was planing to use 2A limestone (some call it modified...
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