Help! Need help with putting concrete floor in pole barn

[zrxrider]

I've been pretty slow adding the floor to my pole barn due to $$ etc. but the town wants the final inspection. Do most people add a strip(not sure what its called?) around the inside? I had one guy come over and he said thats what he'd do. I was just going to put 2" coduit for the service box. Thanks for any help!!

 

[csp]

A strip of what?

What purpose does this strip serve?

Not sure what it is you're asking.....

 

[zrxrider]

OK, I looked it up........its a expansion strip. Do most put that around the outside edge in a pole barn or do most just add the concrete?

 

[csp]

I would add it. It's there not only for expansion, but to keep the concrete from sticking to the pole barn so that it can float freely with temperature changes (freezing of the ground beneath the concrete).

 

[shotgunfatcat]

We put it in our barn.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I'd add an expansion joint. Although I would use some pink insulation for the expansion joint rather that the cellouse stuff, which I think absorbs water.

 

[dcovey]

I've been pretty slow adding the floor to my pole barn due to $$ etc. but the town wants the final inspection. Do most people add a strip(not sure what its called?) around the inside? I had one guy come over and he said thats what he'd do. I was just going to put 2" coduit for the service box. Thanks for any help!!

I don't understand why they need the floor in to give a final? Just tell them you don't plan on putting concrete in it, it's a barn, LOL..

As to the expansion joint. I used the inside of my pole barn for the form, so I poured right up against the building. No expansion joint around the outside. I would however cut the expansion joints in the concrete.. Seal it before putting anything inside the building..

Dave

 

[larry_g]

I don't understand why they need the floor in to give a final? Just tell them you don't plan on putting concrete in it, it's a barn, LOL..

If you submitted plans showing the floor for the permit then you have to have the floor in before final.

As to the expansion joint. I used the inside of my pole barn for the form, so I poured right up against the building. No expansion joint around the outside. I would however cut the expansion joints in the concrete.. Seal it before putting anything inside the building..

Dave

This is how it is done in this country also.
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[wizardlockman]

you know there are great books out there on this subject try menards or lowes or even home depot i think you will understand a lot more after reading about it as for expansion strips and seperators for them there is a good reason for them and the specific materials used in them do not take shortcuts you will be sorry later (ps yes i have done concrete work before ) just to much info needed to expain better good luck

 

[zrxrider]

If you submitted plans showing the floor for the permit then you have to have the floor in before final.

Thats just what the man said! Kinda wish I knew that before putting the building up. I hate rushing things. Good thing I said no to the electric! LOL

So, most think using the expansion joint is the best method for my pole barn??

I have to say this is a GREAT place to get info. Ya'll are a great bunch!!

 

[Kev442]

I wouldn't put it around the outside, I didn't on mine. Over the years, the concrete shrinks, that's when I'll add it!

 

[Shadowdog500]

I had a Morton building put up last winter and had them do the concrete. They did not put anything for expansion around the perimeter, but they did put in thermax type of insulation under the floor around the perimeter of the building.

Dont forget to put good vapor barrier under the concrete. I also had mesh put in along with fiberglass reinforced concrete. I also had the electric run in conduit as well as an empty conduit run to the house before the concrete was poured for future needs like cable TV phone, etc.


I also had to have my floor poured before final inspection because it was it showed a floor in the approval. I had to wait for the floor because of the cold winter. The inspector gave me some type of conditional inspection so I could use the building until spring, then gave me a final after the floor was poured. Luckily it warmed up and I got the floor poured before the permit expired in the spring. but the inspector said I could get an extension that would give me more time if I needed it. If you are not in a position to get things done now see if you can get an extension.

Chris

 

[6768rogues]

I have wood around my building to form the outside edge of the floor. I put felt paper on the wood so the concrete would not stick to it and so that the wood did not **** the water out of the concrete creating a weakened perimeter.

 

[Dave Maxwell]

Hey shadow. Did they stake the wood frame when they poured the floor. I have been told that with the metal tied into it you don't have to stake the forms between the post. Thanks

 

[TommyK]

I have wood around my building to form the outside edge of the floor. I put felt paper on the wood so the concrete would not stick to it and so that the wood did not **** the water out of the concrete creating a weakened perimeter.

I would do this at a minimum. Personally I would use some expansion joint. The building and the concrete move differently.