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Originally posted by mrchipster View PostJust concerned about new work in contact with old work. There is sometimes settling that you do not anticipate. Here we always need to think about frost heave but I think you are OK in Miami.
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Originally posted by mrchipster View PostShims for setting windows and doors will work well, for your install they might get wet prior to cur of concrete so get the plastic ones. HD or Lowes sell them in the millwork area.
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Originally posted by gugahulk View PostThanks for the advice Chip, you really think its necessary? I will go with what you say but that did not even cross my mind. What is the worst case scenario if I don't do this? What could happen?
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Originally posted by gugahulk View PostDavid can you give me an example of the wedges you are talking about? I have no clue what those are or look like.
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Originally posted by Gulf View PostA pic from underneath the form will help.
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Originally posted by DavidApp View PostHello
I put wedges under the support legs so that I could remove the wedge and had some room to get the legs out. I will post a photo of my forms.
Good luck with the pour. Lots of work by hand and not much less with a mixer.
David
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Originally posted by mrchipster View PostI have done this before and it worked well for me.
I used 4x4 verticals cut at about a 20 degree angle. Then add ply or solid wood plates to each side and attach with screws.
When your concerte forms need to come off, unscrew the plates and the support beam will come apart easily.
It slope of the cut needs to be shallow because you still want the load transferred vertically as much as possible. A steep angle will allow the 4x4 to buckle.
I have not tried this with anything smaller than a 4x4 so use your own judgement regarding applicability to your project.
I show the cut in the middle of the beam but I actually had it close to the top to also reduce the tendency to buckle.
For extra support you could add plates on all 4 sides
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Originally posted by mrchipster View PostI would add an expansion joint between your new slab and the Brasilian BBQ where the new concrete meets the old brick. It could be a piece of 1/4 inch ply that you slide out later and fill with caulk rope then caulk or sheet expansion joint foam prior to the pour.
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Re: Work of Love and Passion... Miami FL
I have done this before and it worked well for me.
I used 4x4 verticals cut at about a 20 degree angle. Then add ply or solid wood plates to each side and attach with screws.
When your concerte forms need to come off, unscrew the plates and the support beam will come apart easily.
It slope of the cut needs to be shallow because you still want the load transferred vertically as much as possible. A steep angle will allow the 4x4 to buckle.
I have not tried this with anything smaller than a 4x4 so use your own judgement regarding applicability to your project.
I show the cut in the middle of the beam but I actually had it close to the top to also reduce the tendency to buckle.
For extra support you could add plates on all 4 sidesLast edited by mrchipster; 06-02-2015, 01:25 PM.
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Originally posted by gugahulk View PostBase getting ready for concrete. Please any advice would be great. See the pictures below and if I am doing anything wrong now is the time... :-) Look forward to any comments.Last edited by mrchipster; 06-02-2015, 01:07 PM.
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Originally posted by gugahulk View PostThis is my biggest fear. I think I have enough but how do you know? If this things blowout I would die.... LOLDid you see the photos? by what you see do I have enough? What do you think? I also placed 2 bricks under every support legs so I can remove them easily. ...............
A pic from underneath the form will help.Last edited by Gulf; 06-02-2015, 12:36 PM.
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Re: Work of Love and Passion... Miami FL
Originally posted by DavidApp View PostHello
You need plenty of support under the forms and for the sides of the forms as well. Wet concrete is heavy and you do not want a blowout.
DavidDid you see the photos? by what you see do I have enough? What do you think? I also placed 2 bricks under every support legs so I can remove them easily.
HELP, HELP, and more HELP
Concrete mixing I HATE. So I am asking a few buddies to give me a hand and plan on renting a concrete mixer for the pour but it still a B!%$# to do. I am quite nervous about this one. I've done some concrete tables before but nothing this size. This thing is a monster next to my 2 other creations. Totally Freaking OUT!!!! LOL....
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Hello
You need plenty of support under the forms and for the sides of the forms as well. Wet concrete is heavy and you do not want a blowout. Also make sure you can get the forms out after the concrete has set. I put wedges under the support legs so that I could remove the wedge and had some room to get the legs out. I will post a photo of my forms.
Good luck with the pour. Lots of work by hand and not much less with a mixer.
David
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Originally posted by BuilderMakerCreator View PostHello,
Another super low cost insulation available to you is to use Perlite (2 cu-ft bag from Home Depot or Lowes for $16 or a 4 cu-ft bag for $10 at Atlantic FEC in Homestead, Fl).
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