Bricks, Masonry, Asphalt and Concrete - Newbie needs help with concrete on concrete
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necie1
03-15-03, 11:04 PM
I have never layed concrete and would appreciate any help with the following scenario I am trying to build. I have a garage in Florida that I am going to enclose so my wife can have an indoor laundry room. I have learned everything needed, such as building a wall, installing air conditioning duct, adding lighting etc., EXCEPT CONCRETE WORK. The place I want to build the wall will leave me with a room that is 20'x8'. Existing now is a step down lip that is 4" and will be located in the middle of the room streching across the 20' length. What I want to do is pour some concrete to fill in the other 4'. Eventually I will install ceramic tile in this new room. Here are some things I think I know. 1) I will have to use a bonding agent so the concrete I pour will adhere to the existing concrete in the garage. 2) I will have to rent a cement mixer. 3) I will have learn a whole lot more....
As you can see, I'm not too educated on this process. However, I do believe it is within my ability. Can anyone tell me more on how to approach this job. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.
Mike
As you can see, I'm not too educated on this process. However, I do believe it is within my ability. Can anyone tell me more on how to approach this job. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated.
Mike
bungalow jeff
03-15-03, 11:41 PM
Why not build up with some pressure treated 2x4's ?
Frank99
03-16-03, 09:25 AM
set up a chalk line at the level you want the concrete to be, pour in the concrete and float it to fill in to the line, how much square footage is the area.
****also never use presure treated lumber inside, when exposed to heat it gives off toxic gases, its ment to be used outside, the only exception sill plates
****also never use presure treated lumber inside, when exposed to heat it gives off toxic gases, its ment to be used outside, the only exception sill plates
awesomedell
03-16-03, 07:49 PM
Hi Mike,
A 20'x8'x4" pour is about 2 yds of concrete, since this is to be a laundry rm and will have a tile floor eventually, I'd consider spendin a couple of extra bucks & put in some reinforcement, rebar is what I'd go with, drilling some tie-ins to the existing slab couldn't hurt, I'd think anyway. Need to think about your drains, before you get too far into the planning stage also.
More ??'s, post back. Good luck ;)
A 20'x8'x4" pour is about 2 yds of concrete, since this is to be a laundry rm and will have a tile floor eventually, I'd consider spendin a couple of extra bucks & put in some reinforcement, rebar is what I'd go with, drilling some tie-ins to the existing slab couldn't hurt, I'd think anyway. Need to think about your drains, before you get too far into the planning stage also.
More ??'s, post back. Good luck ;)
bungalow jeff
03-16-03, 09:56 PM
Frank, your pressure treated info is out of date. Stud walls in basements use PT plates by code.
pmgca
03-17-03, 12:05 AM
Hi,
Other important point: old concrete never will "glue" with new concrete unless you tie them with wire (steel). Each piece of concrete has its own movement and if you don't force them to move together, they will crack.
And of course, please use protection elements (hands, head, etc.) during your works
Tell us about the advance of your construction
Good luck!
Other important point: old concrete never will "glue" with new concrete unless you tie them with wire (steel). Each piece of concrete has its own movement and if you don't force them to move together, they will crack.
And of course, please use protection elements (hands, head, etc.) during your works
Tell us about the advance of your construction
Good luck!
Skaggydog
03-23-03, 11:28 AM
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