New "garage" in the works

[Speedbird]

I've never had to consider poring concrete in subfreezing weather.
Any "tricks" to that?

 

[Richard Cranium]

http://www.pcmservices.com/blog/2013/11/18/pouring-concrete-in-cold-weather/

 

[Dieselholic]

I've never had to consider poring concrete in subfreezing weather.
Any "tricks" to that?

Ground will have to be thawed completely if it is frozen before the concrete is poured. Once the concrete is poured, it will have to be protected or insulated with concrete blankets so that it cures properly. Depending on how cold it is, concrete blankets may not be enough. If the temperature is down around 0, you may have to "tent" the concrete blankets and stick heaters under them to maintain the proper temperature for the concrete to cure to full strength.

Sources: Construction management degree and experience in the construction industry, haha.

 

[Budnicks]

Looks good so far RC

any new updates ?

I like the layout design too...

 

[Richard Cranium]

The demolition/prep work has been slow, but just this week, the framers (finally) showed up on Monday. Once the ground floor is done, the floor will be poured and then start in with framing upstairs and creating the dormers.

 

[Car Nut]

Coming along nicely!

 

[Sonny Black]

love the cupola!..........it will give you a widow look out!...awesome

 

[super-bee_ski]

Gee RC,
Looking great!
At least you have some good weather ahead of you now!

 

[Richard Cranium]

love the cupola!..........it will give you a widow look out!...awesomeView attachment 331493

I told the builder that I want him to substitute the louvers for glass and put in a rotating lighthouse beacon.

 

[snakeyes]

add a few gun ports

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Mark I found you a Electrician…….

Or is He A Genius

 

[Richard Cranium]

6 cement trucks later, the floor is poured and burnished.

 

[MarPar]

VERY nice! how deep did you pour it, Dickie?

 

[Richard Cranium]

Somehow I don't think you are referring to the concrete, but the floor is about a 5" thick slab.

 

[MarPar]

yes concrete, ya ********

 

[kiwigtx]

Nice progress so far RC....getting a smidge jealous here.

 

[Homstead]

Man that looks good! I have barn envy!

 

[HawkRod]

Looks great! None of us ever seem to have enough room, and my 3rd bay, although super nice, still suffers from lack of space. It looks like you will have a lot of space, and the 5" of concrete will allow for the addition of a 2 post lift if you choose to add one.

Approved!!!

 

[HYRDGOON]

That's a very nice looking 5" you have there Dick!

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Meanwhile…. The underground tunnels are going in fine….