Timberwolf
11-11-2003, 06:41 PM
I need to pour a slab for an upcoming garage before the ground freezes. Anyone got any experience here? I've been building for years but have never poured a slab of this size....
Could I talk someone into helping for low pay or maybe some wheeling and dealing? ;)
I'm looking at trying to get this done before the end of the month.
97SS0594
11-11-2003, 08:02 PM
when do you plan on pouring it??? ive helped pour cement before, im not saying im a pro but depending on when your doing it i may be able to help, brush, level or do what you need.
Timberwolf
11-11-2003, 08:11 PM
Originally posted by 97SS0594
when do you plan on pouring it??? ive helped pour cement before, im not saying im a pro but depending on when your doing it i may be able to help, brush, level or do what you need.
Hopefully before the end of hte month depending on what prep work I need to do
97SS0594
11-11-2003, 09:24 PM
have you leveled the sand yet??? thats a pretty time consuming job, and are you gonna have a truck come pour it or is all the cement gonna be made by hand???
Timberwolf
11-11-2003, 09:28 PM
Originally posted by 97SS0594
have you leveled the sand yet??? thats a pretty time consuming job, and are you gonna have a truck come pour it or is all the cement gonna be made by hand???
I haven't done any site prep yet because I am right now deciding what size building I want to put up. How much sand do you think I need for a base?
97SS0594
11-11-2003, 11:51 PM
i believe it has to be something like 6-8 inches thick, but dont quote me on it. i helped build my old high schools new concession stand and that took alot of sand. and alot of time to grade it and level it. once you figure out how big you want it, call a gravel co. and ask them how much sand your gonna need.
smiley23
11-13-2003, 09:46 PM
Originally posted by 97SS0594
i believe it has to be something like 6-8 inches thick, but dont quote me on it. i helped build my old high schools new concession stand and that took alot of sand. and alot of time to grade it and level it. once you figure out how big you want it, call a gravel co. and ask them how much sand your gonna need.
The thickness depends on what it is used for. I dont know - my cousin does it for a living in the Flint area and that is what he told me.