Let's Talk BBQ
General => General Discussion & Topics => General Discussion => Topic started by: TMB on April 08, 2016, 05:33:32 PM
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Just got this picture from Kimmie. The concrete guy came today and dug the land for the pad.
Saturday he will come out and run the ele/water pipes ;)
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Very cool! Can't wait to see it unfold!
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Very cool! Can't wait to see it unfold!
Boy my pocket book can :D :D ??? ??? ???
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Very cool! Can't wait to see it unfold!
Boy my pocket book can :D :D ??? ??? ???
NO DOUBT!! :P
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That's going to be sweet!!!!
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Very cool! Can't wait to see it unfold!
Boy my pocket book can :D :D ??? ??? ???
Has that ever stopped you before ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Bet it's going to be nice....will be watching.
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Will be watching for updates on this project.
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Off to a good start.
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Nice form work, as far as concrete is concerned remember to keep the " water to cement " ratio as low as possible. This will help to maintain proper quality control. :)
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Tommy - some suggestions?
Fiber reinforced mix design. 4000 p.s.i mix. Limit the fly ash. Control joints to be sawn 1/3 the depth to the slab - within 1 day of placement of concrete. Cove slab with Curing blanket and keep surface damp. . DO NOT allow concrete contractor to spray junk "cure and seal" on the slab. Have him deduct - or agree to assist you install Lithium Siliconate or Sodium Silicate
Lithium ( http://www.euclidchemical.com/products/construction-products/penetrating-sealersliquid-densifiers/liquid-densifiers/ultrasil-liplus/ )
Sodium ( http://www.homedepot.com/p/Foundation-Armor-S2000-1-gal-Concentrated-Water-Based-Sodium-Silicate-Concrete-Waterproofing-Sealer-with-Densifier-and-Hardener-S20001GAL/205719971 )
Both are safe to use, and will make you concrete MUCH better....Call me as you need. This is the ONE thing I would highly, highly recommend that you do.
See specs tab on the pages - it is easy to apply - and will increase the surface hardness by 400%. This means that you will not have dusting, an surface wear of the concrete with the kind of traffic you will have on it. This is not a coating - it is an internal sealer - that creates a chemical reaction with free alkali in the top 1/4" or so of the concrete ( where all of the wear happens). It create
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To bad I did not know Tee when I put my workshop slap in becasue he sure has a wealth of knowledge about concrete that was much needed. :)
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Tommy - one suggestion? Forget the cooking area ??? ??? Build a home brewery....... a happy wife is a happy life :D :D
It is going to be great when done.
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watching this as it goes. Good luck Tommy
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Tommy - some suggestions?
Fiber reinforced mix design. 4000 p.s.i mix. Limit the fly ash. Control joints to be sawn 1/3 the depth to the slab - within 1 day of placement of concrete. Cove slab with Curing blanket and keep surface damp. . DO NOT allow concrete contractor to spray junk "cure and seal" on the slab. Have him deduct - or agree to assist you install Lithium Siliconate or Sodium Silicate
Lithium ( http://www.euclidchemical.com/products/construction-products/penetrating-sealersliquid-densifiers/liquid-densifiers/ultrasil-liplus/ )
Sodium ( http://www.homedepot.com/p/Foundation-Armor-S2000-1-gal-Concentrated-Water-Based-
Sodium-Silicate-Concrete-Waterproofing-Sealer-with-Densifier-and-Hardener-S20001GAL/205719971 )
Both are safe to use, and will make you concrete MUCH better....Call me as you need. This is the ONE thing I would highly, highly recommend that you do.
See specs tab on the pages - it is easy to apply - and will increase the surface hardness by 400%. This means that you will not have dusting, an surface wear of the concrete with the kind of traffic you will have on it. This is not a coating - it is an internal sealer - that creates a chemical reaction with free alkali in the top 1/4" or so of the concrete ( where all of the wear happens). It create
Confused yet? Let's talk the basics, I'm sure you have a contract with your contractor that states what he will use for Concrete. 4000 psi mix means that his supplier will provide a mix that will achieve 4000 psi within 28 days this is standard throughout the country and yes fly ash could be part of the mix. fly Ash is not bad as long as it doesn't exceed 20% replacement the mix will most likely include a water reducer that will improve workability for the contractor while keeping the water to cement ratio low. This is measured by the word " slump" for your application the "slump" should not exceed 4" which is what he should order. Fibers, many different "fibers" are available none replace steel reinforcement whether it is steel mesh or rebar they all work better than fibers as long as they are installed correctly As far as sealers are concerned any of the "silicon" based sealers do a good job curing is very important whether it is water cured or a sprayed membrane type proper curing will affect strength. Once again Water to Cement ratio is the key the stiffer the mix the stronger it will be. Feel free to contact me at anytime.
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Where else can you get expert food/cooking AND construction advice. I love this group. Can't wait to see the end result.
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Where else can you get expert food/cooking AND construction advice. I love this group. Can't wait to see the end result.
X2!
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Where else can you get expert food/cooking AND construction advice. I love this group. Can't wait to see the end result.
Tee also has great advice about women. So ask away
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Y'all made my head hurt.
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If the weather holds off concrete will be in Monday morning :D If that happens I'll have the building ordered and in two to three weeks it will be here ;)
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If the weather holds off concrete will be in Monday morning :D If that happens I'll have the building ordered and in two to three weeks it will be here ;)
monday should be great. Hope they show up early. We have rain here Tuesday and Wendsday looks like.
I'm going to be seriously jealous about that cook house!
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Where else can you get expert food/cooking AND construction advice. I love this group. Can't wait to see the end result.
Tee also has great advice about women. So ask away
Use a chemical hardener, low fly ash, keep's covered after place and finish - and ask tomcrete1 for more details.... :D "I am only afraid of 2 things in life...women and the police - Burt Reynolds, Smoky and the Bandit ;)
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Where else can you get expert food/cooking AND construction advice. I love this group. Can't wait to see the end result.
Tee also has great advice about women. So ask away
Use a chemical hardener, low fly ash, keep's covered after place and finish - and ask tomcrete1 for more details.... :D "I am only afraid of 2 things in life...women and the police - Burt Reynolds, Smoky and the Bandit ;)
It truly is all about the details,, :D
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Tommy is has been 30 years since Hoffa went missing.....who are you going to put in there ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Tommy is has been 30 years since Hoffa went missing.....who are you going to put in there ;) ;) ;) ;)
:D :D :D Ain't saying ;) ;) ;) ;)
Hope to have more pictures in a day or so
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Ordered the shed Saturday and they are pouring concrete today !!! ;) ;) ;)
Will have pictures tonight I hope ;)
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I better get busy, you're going to get finished before me :)
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I better get busy, you're going to get finished before me :)
I hope to have the shed up by mid May. Then I'm going to plan a BBQ for those that can make it to the Bomm-a_rosa
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We have concrete!!! ;) now just have to wait a few weeks for the building
Stan does good work, and $$$ wise he is very good.
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Now I just need to run water and wires for power, Kimmie has to have her fridge for beer ;)
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Nice, did you put your hand prints in it?
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Nice, did you put your hand prints in it?
No, I'm still at work :( Kimmie sent me the picture.
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get soem handprints and the date in that concrete. just sayin and a penny to from 2016. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.
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Congrats, looks great!
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Looks wonderful! best of luck. running 220 for that large fridge ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Looking good Tommy! Should be a great place for get together soon when done!
Your fly ash levels look great :D :P
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Looking good Tommy! Should be a great place for get together soon when done!
Your fly ash levels look great :D :P
Awesome!! :D Love that Ash
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Looking good Tommy! Should be a great place for get together soon when done!
Your fly ash levels look great :D :P
:-[ :-[ :-[ Didn't know I had one ;) ;) ;) ;)
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Was declared good on ELE-wiring for the "Shed" last night by a certified Electrician. I start wiring the slab in the next day or so and waiting on the building to be sent so I can run the rest of the wires and boxes needed~
He said I have enough power for 2 fridges, 1 blender (for drinks) an ice-maker and a few light with a few amps in reserve ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Kimmie wanted to know about the blender :D :D :D :D :D
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Was declared good on ELE-wiring for the "Shed" last night by a certified Electrician. I start wiring the slab in the next day or so and waiting on the building to be sent so I can run the rest of the wires and boxes needed~
He said I have enough power for 2 fridges, 1 blender (for drinks) an ice-maker and a few light with a few amps in reserve ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Kimmie wanted to know about the blender :D :D :D :D :D
Tommy don't fool around with the electric get it done right. I have these guys that can help you cheap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdL3_83KZZA
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Was declared good on ELE-wiring for the "Shed" last night by a certified Electrician. I start wiring the slab in the next day or so and waiting on the building to be sent so I can run the rest of the wires and boxes needed~
He said I have enough power for 2 fridges, 1 blender (for drinks) an ice-maker and a few light with a few amps in reserve ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)
Kimmie wanted to know about the blender :D :D :D :D :D
Tommy don't fool around with the electric get it done right. I have these guys that can help you cheap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdL3_83KZZA
HIRED! LOL They say I look just like Curly when my hair is cut real short ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? :D
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Tommy get her a Vita-mix .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.