Comments on: How to Pour A Concrete Pad

By: Build a Concrete Foundation | Smack The Money Maker

Build a Concrete Foundation | Smack The Money Maker — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:12:12 +0000

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By: TimJones

TimJones — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:32:58 +0000

Always check with manufacturers recommendations, but what you’re doing sounds good, except for one thing. You need a vapor barrier between the concrete floor and whatever subfloor material you’re putting down. You may even want to go with an application that provides sound and vapor barriers.

By: Louis

Louis — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:35:54 +0000

Hi Tim,

I have an unlevel concrete basement floor, out about a inch and a quarter in places. I intend to pour a sand mix intended for thicknesses of two inches or less directly on the existing floor, using a concrete adhesive in between. Then I’m going to lay a subfloor on top. Is this sound?

Thanks,
Louis

By: TimJones

TimJones — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:40:24 +0000

By “pinned,” I’m assuming you mean to using rebar to connect the new slab with the old one and this is the traditional method of doing so. Obviously, when drilling into the existing foundation, you need to be careful of existing water pipes and electrical wires that may be “in slab.”

By: joe

joe — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:31:06 +0000

Hi – I’m having a concrete pad put down next to my garage and side of the house. It was suggested that the new pad be pinned to the existing garage and house foundation. I’m not sure this is a good idea. What do you think of this suggestion?

By: Mark Chandra

Mark Chandra — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:47:23 +0000

Hi.
My basement wall is bowing inwards by 1-2 inchs. I am thinking of pouring a layer of concrete through out the wall. Do you think it is a good idea and will this reinforce the wall?

By: Style Beton

Style Beton — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:33:43 +0000

Fantastic article for those who want themselves to improve their home.

By: Tim_Jones

Tim_Jones — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:23:03 +0000

Hey Sam,I think you're right on the edge of a DIY vs. professional project. Part of the issue lies with what you're putting on the slab. Hot tubs (really, the water) is really heavy, so you'll need the right reinforcement in the slab to support that weight. It's definitely something a more experienced DIY'er could do, but if you're fairly new to pouring slabs and figuring out the reinforcement needed for the weight, it might be best left to a pro.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:07:00 +0000

Awesome clip Tim. I need a 12' x 10' slab for a hot tub area next to my deck. Do you recommend a similar technique to your demo here, or is this not recommended for a DIYer?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 16 May 2011 14:29:00 +0000

Thanks TIm you want to swing by MN and do it for me BTW, i think you’re doing a great job with the blog. Being an internet marketer myself, the video is well shot and ads to your site. I would probably remove one of the Google ad blocks though,Just my opinion). Thanks