Concrete

Thinking about cutting a door through my 8-inch concrete foundation wall, is this safe?

I'm looking at adding a side entrance to the basement since it's just a dark pit right now and I want to turn it into a...

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posted by BasaltRunner

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How much finishing work is actually necessary before I can just go home?

My back is absolutely killing me and I've been out here since six this morning trying to get this back patio leveled ou...

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posted by AnvilBuilder_1952

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What do you guys think of this high-gloss finish on a warehouse floor?

I've been grinding away at this industrial unit for the last couple of days trying to get that mirror-like finish the c...

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posted by cliff_keeper

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Is a fabric-formed concrete mattress a good DIY option for creek erosion?

I saw a crew last week pumping liquid concrete into these huge fabric mats on a steep hill and it got me thinking. It l...

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posted by KeeperIron

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Does upgrading to a dual-motor grinder actually help your bottom line?

Just finished up a 12,000 square foot warehouse job and I’m still buzzing from how much faster the new dual-motor grind...

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posted by WalkerCobalt

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Am I missing anything vital before the concrete truck shows up Friday morning?

Been staring at these forms for the new patio for hours and the rebar is finally tied in, but I'm starting to get that...

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posted by Tom_Frost_1967

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How can I get a textured granite finish for a 3D printed concrete speaker base?

I'm working on a set of high-end bookshelf speakers and they're relly top-heavy, so I decided to 3D print a custom mold...

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posted by ArrowBen10

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Has anyone else had an 'I know a guy' hire actually work out perfectly?

I’ve spent the last decade as a structural engineer, so I usually see the worst side of local contractors when things g...

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posted by ZincWren_1952

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Anyone ever tried doing a multi-directional broom finish on patio slabs?

Just wrapped up a massive pour for a patio running from the back of the stucco house out to the brick wall. It was a hu...

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posted by PikeSage

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Any tips for keeping stamps consistent when the pump truck is late?

Just wrapped on a pool deck and honestly it was a total nightmare with the timing. Had a 16-inch stamped border planned...

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posted by Lee_Copper

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Anyone ever tried doing custom flame-shaped cutouts on a concrete patio edge?

So I'm finishing up this backyard project and decided to get a bit creative with the edging near my grill. Instead of j...

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posted by raven_maker

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How is the long-term durability when loading Ardex K530 with green aggregate?

Just finished up a 1200 square foot pour using Ardex K530 and went pretty heavy on the green aggregate, using about 25...

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posted by Mike_Ember

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Is it normal for new traffic light concrete bases to look this sloppy?

The city is finally installing new traffic lights on my corner, but the concrete work looks like a total mess. They pou...

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posted by slate_runner

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Anyone else ever find a spirit level permanently embedded in a concrete wall?

I was over at a residential job today doing some railing work and I noticed a bit of a situation in the basement. Looks...

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posted by cobalt_nomad

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Anyone have tips for bracing a 20 foot abutment wall with rustication?

Been looking at the plans for this 20 foot abutment wall we're starting next week and the rustication details are a bit...

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posted by RidgeLynx

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