Concrete

What is the logic behind pouring a concrete slab around metal scaffolding legs?

I saw a job site today where the crew actualy poured a fresh slab right around the base of thier scaffolding. The yello...

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posted by NomadDusk

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My dog just walked across my brand new diamond finish patio, any advice?

We just had this multi-level patio poured yesterday, including a raised pad for the hot tub and a walkway out to the ya...

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posted by BirchBuilder_1979

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Is anyone else still getting major pre-pour anxiety with sandfinish jobs?

Just wrapped up 7 yards of light gray with microfiber and used the 03 Topcast to get that sandfinish look. I've got to...

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posted by SageDrift

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Is it normal for a fresh slab to look this wavy after the crew left?

We finally got the back patio poured today and I’m honestly just staring at it feeling pretty let down. The kids were a...

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posted by FrostHawk

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What is the rule on sharing my own spreadsheets for yardage now?

I saw that mod post about banning the app devs and honestly, it’s about time. Those guys were cluttering up the feed wi...

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posted by CedarLee25

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Poured these at 7am, is 5pm too early to start the saw?

Just finished up three massive driveways for three sisters who all live right in a row. These slabs are huge, like 31 f...

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posted by ArrowNomad

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Is stamped decorative work actually easy money or just a pricing trap?

I’ve been seeing alot of guys talking about how stamped concrete is basially easy money once you get the rhythm down, b...

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posted by zinc_runner_1985

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How do you guys get those clean radius board formed walls without blowouts?

We've been doing standard straight board formed walls for a bit, but we just landed a project with a pretty tight radiu...

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posted by ZincBen_1966

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Why do builders always promise cash and then ask for an invoice after the pour?

I'm getting really sick of this pattern where a builder tells me it's going to be cash on the day just to get me to sho...

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posted by CopperNomad

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Anyone have tips for keeping color consistent on big stamped jobs?

Just landed a project where the client actually wants somethig unique for once. They’re asking for a deep terracotta in...

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posted by FlintWalker_1972

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What's the best way to protect metal siding when pouring a wall?

Finally getting some progress on this low yard wall today. We've got the wooden forms set up right against the shop bui...

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posted by Lee_Iron

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Is a 10m3 exposed aggregate pour too much for just two people to handle?

Just finished a massive weekend project and my back is absolutely killing me. Me and a mate decided to knock out a 10m3...

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posted by AnvilBuilder43

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Is it finally time to rip out my old cracked driveway and start fresh?

My driveway is honestly a total disaster right now. It’s got these deep, ugly cracks running everywhere, and that one s...

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posted by Cal_Basalt_1983

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What do I do when a client demands a full demo over minor chips?

Just finished up a stamped ashlar pad and the homeowner is giving me a massive headache over some tiny surface chips. I...

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posted by IronAlex57

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Is anyone else obsessed with the concrete finish on Sejima's Yokohama apartment?

I've been looking at the Sejima apartment building in Yokohama and the way she uses those super thin concrete slabs is...

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posted by copper_maker

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