Concrete

Thoughts on providing a full lunch vs. just snacks?

I've got a crew coming out next week to redo an aggregate walkway that didn't hold up well. Since they're doing the who...

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posted by Cal_Copper

6 comments posted 2d posted by Cal_Copper

Finally figured out the sound check for calling my slump before hitting the brake

I used to hate that moment when the finisher yells up asking what I'm at before I've even touched the lever. ussually,...

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posted by RidgeCrest709

4 comments posted 6d posted by RidgeCrest709

How do I handle the control joints on this T-shaped section?

I just finished up a new T-shaped section tucked between some older slabs, and now that the broom finish is set, I'm se...

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posted by arrow_walker_1952

4 comments posted 6d posted by arrow_walker_1952

Is there a specific name for those power trowel attachments for hand grinders?

I've been looking for a way to stop doing so much manual labor on small decorative projects like benches and countertop...

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posted by forge_nomad_1964

4 comments posted 6d posted by forge_nomad_1964

Thoughts on pre-setting J-bolts vs wet-setting when pouring solo?

Got a 4-foot wall pour scheduled for tomorrow and I'm basially flying solo on this one. I picked up some of those plast...

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posted by KeeperIron

6 comments posted 1w posted by KeeperIron

Why do concrete drivers risk their jobs by adding water en route?

I’ve been seeing this happen more often lately and it just doesn't sit right with me. A truck pulls up with a slump tha...

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posted by BuilderTorque

5 comments posted 1w posted by BuilderTorque

Should I be worried about wavy control joints on a new slab?

Me and my brother just finished pouring a slab for my mom's shed and I'm worried we waited too long to start the finish...

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posted by ArrowRay52

5 comments posted 1w posted by ArrowRay52

How do I clean this brown gunk off my forms before the next job?

We finally got the new dual-axle trailer organized with the blue bins we installed for the hardware, and it feels great...

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posted by PikeBuilder_1954

4 comments posted 1w posted by PikeBuilder_1954

Thoughts on launching gantries vs traditional cranes for viaducts?

I’ve been looking into those massive girder erection machines lately, specifically the big launching gantries they use...

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posted by DriftTom83

6 comments posted 2w posted by DriftTom83

Is 4000 PSI with fiber overkill for a basic 8x14 shed slab?

My brother and I are finally getting around to pouring this 8x14 pad for a new shed kit this weekend, but I'm starting...

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posted by ScoutZinc_1974

4 comments posted 2w posted by ScoutZinc_1974

Tips for managing new concrete finishers that nobody talks about

I’ve seen too many guys walk onto a job site claiming they can handle a trowel only to leave a mess that costs more to...

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posted by SparkForge

3 comments posted 2w posted by SparkForge

Is it worth subbing out the rebar on a commercial slab?

I’m looking at a big industrial foundation project coming up this month and I’m starting to second-guess doing the stee...

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posted by MossRay_1981

5 comments posted 2w posted by MossRay_1981

Is it normal to feel this wiped out after just a half-day of pouring?

I finally took the leap and joined a crew doing residential driveways becasue I was tired of sitting at a desk all day....

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posted by Max_Stone

5 comments posted 2w posted by Max_Stone

Why does our PM get so defensive about his gear getting dirty?

We had a massive pour yesterday for the new warehouse slab, and things were getting pretty hectic with the pump truck a...

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posted by Mike_Birch

3 comments posted 2w posted by Mike_Birch

Finally figured out the trick to a clean swirl finish

I finally got around to trying a decorative swirl finish on a residential driveway project this week. I've always stuck...

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posted by SparkBirch

5 comments posted 3w posted by SparkBirch