Pouring a Concrete Garage Floor - Comments
(Read the article that everyone's commenting on.)
Im pretty handy with a hammer but Im not so sure footed around concrete.
My question is this, my driveway was graveled about 13 years ago and we have been driving on it ever since. Do I need to dig it up, rent a roller and tamp it down, or can I just pour on it?
Thanks
Dean at June 11, 2008 12:00 AM
Posted by: Dean at June 11, 2008 12:00 AMFor driveways, I'm not sure what would be recommended. I do know that you have to make a form for it.
Take a look at http://www.rusticgirls.com/landscaping/building-driveways.html -- seems to have pretty good instructions.
You can also do a search at your favorite search engine (mine's google) for concrete driveway "How to" pour.
The Flooring Lady at June 11, 2008 10:40 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at June 11, 2008 10:40 AMfor garage concrete pad what is the size of rebar to i need (single garage) is it 1/2 or 3/8
kennedy ebora at June 28, 2008 12:28 PM
Posted by: kennedy ebora at June 28, 2008 12:28 PMHi Kennedy,
It probably isn't going to make much of a difference, but if it were me, I'd go with the 1/2 inch. I presume you plan on crossing the rebar as well? You can also use some fiber mesh added to the concrete for some added strength.
The Flooring Lady at June 29, 2008 12:34 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at June 29, 2008 12:34 PMAfter moving into our new construction house, we find the garage is 18 inches below grade (per site plan). The builder wants to pour 18 inches of new concrete on top of the existing floor. Can this be done? Please help!!
Sara at June 30, 2008 02:42 PM
Posted by: Sara at June 30, 2008 02:42 PMHi Sara,
This is more of a construction question than a flooring question. But, my hunch is there could be a problem with that. I don't think the two layers would adhere and that could cause problems. I would suggest calling your local building department to ask about how that would work, and if it's an appropriate fix.
So....if the concrete was poured that way 'per site plan', then why does the builder want to pour another 18 inches of new concrete on top of that now?
You may have to take the original out and pour a new, appropriate one. For your sake I really hope not. I just can't help but wonder if your builder has messed something up and trying to cover it up or just wants to get more money. If it was 'per site plan', then it shouldn't be an error, right? Unless the whole 'site plan' was in error. Just thinking that the builder should be responsible if it was an error. Anyhoo, I really think your local building office would be a great help and help guide you on what you can do if something is amiss with what the builder has done and wants to do.
The Flooring Lady at July 1, 2008 11:13 AM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 1, 2008 11:13 AMI am pouring a garage floor and not sure how to space my rebar for the floor. I live in Montana and not sure that would make a difference. Thanks for your help.
Bill
Bill at July 3, 2008 11:25 AM
Posted by: Bill at July 3, 2008 11:25 AMHi Bill, That's really more of a construction question, I don't pour concrete or prepare the area before it's poured. You could probably find an answer by doing a search at your favorite search engine. Something along the lines of rebar spacing concrete garage and/or floor should work.
The Flooring Lady at July 4, 2008 04:14 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 4, 2008 04:14 PMI am getting ready to pour a garage floor...28x38, 6" thick. How is the best way to go about keeping the concrete level when pouring? I thought about nailing some thin plywood, 6" high around the walls, then putting a piece down the entire center of the garage, and using them to slide a 14' 2x4 down keeping the concrete level with the top of the plywood boards. Would this work? If so, what happens if I leave the plywood strips nailed to the wall, and that one down the center? Will that cause a void for ground water (i have water puddling on top of footer when it rains) to come up? Where on the net can I find more detailed info on pouring a floor like this?
Mike at July 8, 2008 07:41 AM
Posted by: Mike at July 8, 2008 07:41 AM
Hi Mike,
The questions you're asking are construction issues. I'm sure though, that if you went to your favorite search engine (mine's Google) and typed in forum concrete floor you'd find some good places to ask your questions.
The Flooring Lady at July 8, 2008 01:59 PM
Posted by: The Flooring Lady at July 8, 2008 01:59 PMComment Page: 1 | 2
(Read the article that everyone's commenting on.)
To post a comment on "Pouring a Concrete Garage Floor", please return to that article's main page.
