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Should I run my PEX loops into the thickened edge of an Alaskan slab?

Setting up forms for a 28x40 heated floating slab out in cold country, and I'm second-guessing my tubing layout before...

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CobaltEcho_1974

5 1mo CobaltEcho_1974

How do you keep broom finish consistent on a large patio pour?

We poured about 14 yards for a backyard patio yesterday and tried doing a standard broom and zoom finish with two guys...

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cal.weber

5 1mo cal.weber

Is it normal to find square rebar in a 1915-era concrete pond?

I was checking out the restoration work on the bog pond over at the Allen House here in Wichita and noticed somethig th...

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CopperBuilder737

4 1mo CopperBuilder737

Can I trust GPR markings for drilling into a post-tension slab?

I’m in the middle of a commercial tenant improvement project and we need to relocate some floor drains in a high-rise....

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ZincBuilder_1980

6 1mo ZincBuilder_1980

Anyone else prefer custom hand-swirls over a smooth finish?

I saw some fresh grout work earlier today where someone had taken the time to draw these big circular swirls and patter...

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slate_finder_1983

4 1mo slate_finder_1983

Thoughts on melamine vs. rubber liners for reception desks?

We're looking at doing two cast-in-place concrete shells for a couple of reception desks in a lobby renovation, and I'm...

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cedar_nomad

6 1mo cedar_nomad

How do I coordinate a large crew so we aren't tripping over each other during a pour?

I’ve been watching how some of these massive commercial jobs are handled, like the recent work done over at the Sheetz...

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StoneNomad

5 1mo StoneNomad

Is it normal for a custom winding staircase to take nearly a month to finish?

We're currently in the middle of putting in some new concrete steps on a pretty steep hill in my backyard out here in S...

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Ray_Stone_1964

4 1mo Ray_Stone_1964

Tips for marking PT layouts that nobody talks about

When you're dealing with post-tension slabs, the absolute worst thing you can do is hit a tendon with a core drill. I'v...

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AnvilLynx112

5 1mo AnvilLynx112

Why is my Topcon LPS losing track of the Ligchine on these big outdoor pours?

We're currently mid-pour on a massive manure storage pad and I'm hitting some snags with the Ligchine ScreedSaver Pro P...

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RidgeDan23

5 1mo RidgeDan23

Is it normal for my form boards to look this wavy before a pour?

My buddy's wife acutally called me back laughing because he felt too bad to tell me he hired some local guy for a "deal...

3 1mo

BirchMax94

3 1mo BirchMax94

How do you handle a client who refuses to listen to drainage advice?

I’m finishing up this job with a block foundation and we’re supposed to pour the slab this week, but I’ve hit a massive...

6 1mo

IronAlex57

6 1mo IronAlex57

Thoughts on organic contaminants vs structural integrity?

I've been thinking about that wierd rumor that keeps popping up regarding people accidentally or even intentionally get...

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FrostHawk59

6 1mo FrostHawk59

Is there a structural reason for these shallow concrete collars?

I've been watching the crew work on the new shade structure down the street and the way they're finishing the footings...

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SageDusk

5 1mo SageDusk

Anyone else prefer H-piles over standard tiered concrete on hills?

I finally got the forms off that lower cast-in-place section on our hill project and it turned out cleaner than I expec...

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cedar_sage_1951

6 1mo cedar_sage_1951

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