Racedeck Free Flow Design Question

[jeffgrice]

By way of background I have a 5 car garage.

The front of the garage is used for 2 daily drivers and subject to Michigan Winters.

While I understand I can put freeflow under each car, what about installing a single path of freeflow between the cars and sweep snow/water into a single channel?

My preference is to have mostly the solid tiles.

Since I am **** anyways and would also be cleaning the floor this extra step is not a big deal to me.

Thoughts?

Also I have a 4 post car lift. Any issues with the lift pads on top of racedeck?

Thanks!

Jeff

 

[Borntorun04/17]

I will be watching thread I also have a thread going on with regards to Race Deck . My thinking was to use Free Flow tiles in walking area / paths to doors and between cars. My thinking Free Flow tiles would be quieter when being walked on more than solid tiles. I might add a area of checker board look with Free Flow in middle under cars to add a area where air enter under tiles help drying of moisture under solid tiles for any. The design Configurator on RD web site is very helpful.

 

[Nephronracing]

I have RaceDeck Free Flow in my entire 2 car garage. Similar weather as I'm in MN. I don' think you'd have any major issues with what you are proposing. I guess I would ask why not have free flow under the entire car, especially for the daily drivers? It gets you the best drainage and evaporation for water. Solid tiles would retain more water because it will be harder for it to evaporate from under them.

Under areas where you work, the free flow can be a PITA, if you drop washers or other small parts that fit between the grid. That brings me to your question about the four post lift. I would expect that your posts are anchored to the floor. Just cut the Race Deck around the base. If you are talking about having the four post sit on top of the Race Deck, don't do it. That's too much pressure on small areas. I have to use a piece of wood when using a floor jack to distribute the load across the race deck, not just where the jack wheels contact the race deck. If you are talking about just having the ramps sit on the race deck when it's down, not an issue.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.

 

[jeffgrice]

I have RaceDeck Free Flow in my entire 2 car garage. Similar weather as I'm in MN. I don' think you'd have any major issues with what you are proposing. I guess I would ask why not have free flow under the entire car, especially for the daily drivers? It gets you the best drainage and evaporation for water. Solid tiles would retain more water because it will be harder for it to evaporate from under them.

Under areas where you work, the free flow can be a PITA, if you drop washers or other small parts that fit between the grid. That brings me to your question about the four post lift. I would expect that your posts are anchored to the floor. Just cut the Race Deck around the base. If you are talking about having the four post sit on top of the Race Deck, don't do it. That's too much pressure on small areas. I have to use a piece of wood when using a floor jack to distribute the load across the race deck, not just where the jack wheels contact the race deck. If you are talking about just having the ramps sit on the race deck when it's down, not an issue.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.

Thanks for the information!

On your question about why not have free flow under the daily driver cars...no particular reason other than I prefer the look of the solid tiles. Hence the idea to have a smaller section in between the 2 cars for drainage.

On the lift, I should have clarified...It is not bolted down. That said can race deck support the weight in a concentrated area as a 12x12 pad under each post?

Thanks!

Jeff

 

[CJDave]

Jeff, I think that RaceDeck1 recently addressed that question in another thread. Yes was his answer as I recall. Some searching here or a call to RaceDeck should yield the correct info. My 500 sf garage is all Free Flow and I have no regrets after 5 years. A pair of hemostats and a small magnet takes care of most all small parts that go thru the Free Flow tiles. As I have stated many times on here I like to wash my classic Mustang in the cool shade of the garage. With her DD parked in the drive I put the Mustang in the center of the garage and can take my time washing and detailing. The wash water drains quickly and dries likewise. Love my Free Flow. Southwestern Ohio is prone to ice, snow, slush, slop, salt, grit and whatever else she drags in. No problem. CJDave.

 

[marsh1]

Thanks for the information!


On the lift, I should have clarified...It is not bolted down. That said can race deck support the weight in a concentrated area as a 12x12 pad under each post?

Thanks!

Jeff

Absolutely!

 

[jeffgrice]

Jeff, I think that RaceDeck1 recently addressed that question in another thread. Yes was his answer as I recall. Some searching here or a call to RaceDeck should yield the correct info. My 500 sf garage is all Free Flow and I have no regrets after 5 years. A pair of hemostats and a small magnet takes care of most all small parts that go thru the Free Flow tiles. As I have stated many times on here I like to wash my classic Mustang in the cool shade of the garage. With her DD parked in the drive I put the Mustang in the center of the garage and can take my time washing and detailing. The wash water drains quickly and dries likewise. Love my Free Flow. Southwestern Ohio is prone to ice, snow, slush, slop, salt, grit and whatever else she drags in. No problem. CJDave.

Super - thank you!!

Jeff

 

[Garage Flooring]

By way of background I have a 5 car garage.

The front of the garage is used for 2 daily drivers and subject to Michigan Winters.

While I understand I can put freeflow under each car, what about installing a single path of freeflow between the cars and sweep snow/water into a single channel?

My preference is to have mostly the solid tiles.

Since I am **** anyways and would also be cleaning the floor this extra step is not a big deal to me.

Thoughts?

Also I have a 4 post car lift. Any issues with the lift pads on top of racedeck?

Thanks!

Jeff

We have a lot of customers mix and match both products. What would concern me with your suggestion is that you are allowing all the dirt and grime to go in in one location and flow under the solid tiles -- sooo how do you get it out?

 

[RaceDeck1]

Super - thank you!!

Jeff

Jeff- your garage looks great!