Masonry

Finally figured out how to load bags without the worst mess

I spent the afternoon moving a recent delivery of bagged concrete for a driveway project. I've seen loads handled hapha...

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posted by QuarrySam30

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What do you do when there's no solid spot left to bolt down a core drill?

So I'm partway thru cutting a handful of 4 inch holes in my basement wall to run a new water line and a couple of condu...

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posted by copper_maker

5 comments posted 4d posted by copper_maker

How do I know if the flat floor is strong enough before I build the next feature?

I’ve been working on building a smooth concrete skate spot in my backyard and I’m running into a small issue with the t...

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posted by Doug_Mesa

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Is it typical when new concrete develops these kinds of surface issues after curing?

I just had some large patio slab poured and it's been about three days now. It looks mostly fine from a distance, but I...

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posted by tundra_echo_1953

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Finally figured out how to fit the drill in that tight shaft

I had this job where I needed to run several large lines through a narrow concrete riser. The spacing between the struc...

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posted by ridge_maker

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Spent the evening clearing out the mod queue, so here's your warning about the politics rule

Just finished a three hour session working thru the mod queue and I'm honestly tired of it. Election season hits and su...

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posted by SageDrift75

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Is it reasonable to ask my builder for a stiffer concrete mix under the slab?

We're breaking ground on a house this spring and I keep going back and forth about the foundation pour. My uncle poured...

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posted by SawdustFarmer279

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Is it normal for concrete to separate right after the pump?

We finally got the pump truck out here to pour the foundation for the garage extension and things are moving pretty fas...

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posted by EmberWalker_1971

6 comments posted 1w posted by EmberWalker_1971

Raised dump beds under power lines - driver's fault or the site's problem?

Saw a dump truck the other day with the bed all the way up, parked basially touching the overhead lines at a job site d...

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posted by CobaltHawk_1989

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Tips for laying out round joints in a slab that don't go squirly on you

Been meaning to share this for a while since I keep forgetting to post the good jobs. Did a patio recently with a circl...

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posted by hollow_shop

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Is there really a reason why people are suddenly pushing alternative building materials?

I've been doing some small additions to my garage and my contractor keeps mentioning a lot of buzz about concrete being...

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posted by SageDrift

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Exposed aggregate look vs maintenance effort?

I'm looking at some projects where people use exposed aggregate for thier pool deck and I can't decide if it's worth th...

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posted by pine_fixer

5 comments posted 1w posted by pine_fixer

How long should a fresh entry ramp stay taped off?

Just finished pouring a new entryway ramp at our church last week, first time doing anything this size on my own. Broom...

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posted by StormEcho_1968

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How do you track down an old foreman after 20 years? Trying to find my old cement man in NYC

So back in the late 90s I came up under this finisher everyone called Chubby. Worked with him on pour crews all over th...

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posted by LanternTony_1960

6 comments posted 1w posted by LanternTony_1960

Poured my shed slab last week and went with rebar for the first time

Always used mesh sheets on my previous pours, mostly beacuse that's what the local supplier stocks and it's what everyo...

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posted by lantern_shop_1963

5 comments posted 2w posted by lantern_shop_1963