Anyone here skilled or semi skilled at pouring concrete?
11-11-2003, 05:41 PM
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Anyone here skilled or semi skilled at pouring concrete?
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.
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.
11-11-2003, 07:11 PM
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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.
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.
11-11-2003, 08:28 PM
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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???
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???
11-11-2003, 10:51 PM
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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.
11-13-2003, 08:46 PM
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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.
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.
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