Official Random Cool House Thread

[john70t]

That is a lot of concrete. Make sure the type used is right for the application and each delivery is checked/sampled before pour. Winter FL weather is the best to pour. Need proper curing procedures as well. (Good point about the vapor barrier. A bit of drainage/grading/sump pumps will keep moisture from getting under it in the first place.)

[URY914]

[ErVikingo]

Originally Posted by john70t

That is a lot of concrete. Make sure the type used is right for the application and each delivery is checked/sampled before pour. Winter FL weather is the best to pour. Need proper curing procedures as well. (Good point about the vapor barrier. A bit of drainage/grading/sump pumps will keep moisture from getting under it in the first place.)

The structural witnessed samples on site. Good idea!

Random:

[Scuba Steve]

I'd go with a thicker vapor barrier purely because you get exactly one try to get it right.

Very wise move to go with dehumidifier(s) installed along with your HVAC system. We've also had a wonderful experience with closed cell foam insulation.

Your garage will probably be fine with whatever coating you want to use since it will be new concrete, uncontaminated by petroleum products. With older concrete I've had great success with VCT (vinyl tiles). They can be damaged by point loads like jackstands though. Now is the perfect opportunity to make plans for lifts.

[ErVikingo]

Originally Posted by Scuba Steve

I'd go with a thicker vapor barrier purely because you get exactly one try to get it right.

Very wise move to go with dehumidifier(s) installed along with your HVAC system. We've also had a wonderful experience with closed cell foam insulation.

Your garage will probably be fine with whatever coating you want to use since it will be new concrete, uncontaminated by petroleum products. With older concrete I've had great success with VCT (vinyl tiles). They can be damaged by point loads like jackstands though. Now is the perfect opportunity to make plans for lifts.

Thanks for the feedback!

Lift's are on the drawings! and provided for on the MEP and structural drawings.

Any preference between epoxy, poly aspartic, sealed concrete (waxed?) or ? I'll go with tiles if the other options don't work out.

[john70t]

Originally Posted by ErVikingo

The structural witnessed samples on site. Good idea!

That was from the movie "Locke". Worth seeing.
(don't wiki the entire-plot spoiler, just watch)

[ErVikingo]

Saw the trailer. I'll try to watch it. (and have not read the spoiler)

[ErVikingo]

Forms are off today!

Here's a thread on the project so far:

The Alter Ego Garage - The Garage Journal Board

[jorian]

House on private Island for sale in BC. Gulf Islands. $75 million.

[Scuba Steve]

Originally Posted by ErVikingo

Thanks for the feedback!

Lift's are on the drawings! and provided for on the MEP and structural drawings.

Any preference between epoxy, poly aspartic, sealed concrete (waxed?) or ? I'll go with tiles if the other options don't work out.

That is something I'm far from an expert on. What I know about epoxy in general is that it's all in the prep work. We have constant problems at work in areas where anything petrol-based has been spilled and the area wasn't prepared correctly. Also some areas were sealed or waxed, but the coating has worn almost entirely off from foot traffic by now. I have no clue who did the work but it was probably the low bidder or someone close to it.

[ErVikingo]

Ok

[matt f]

Juan,

As Scuba Steve has stated, with new concrete, you should have no problem with a finish application.
Petroleum soiled concrete must be washed and acid scored before any finish is applied.
With my new garage, I washed the floor, let it dry completely, and applied epoxy sourced from Lowes. Grey base with the color chips.
1500 sq ft of floor cost about $450 in product and took 3-4 hours to apply.
7 years later and no lifting, bubbling etc.
Oil, brake cleaner just wipe up.

Congratulations on your new home and continued success racing.

Matt

[notfarnow]

Originally Posted by porsche930dude

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I grew up just around the corner from this place. Don't know the history, but I understand it used to be a single family home. Quite run down now, and hacked up into apartments. Tenants complain about people stopping to take pictures of it.

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/254+Lancaster+Ave,+St+John,+NB+E2M/@45.255545,-66.089147,3a,52.5y,173.31h,81.41t/data=!3m4!1e1!3m2!1sUmXu9NpFGrftqlDmDQJiRw!2e0!4m2 !3m1!1s0x4ca7b4eb6632908b:0x63d2fa45161569b9!6m1!1 e1

Currently for sale for 889k... a bit of a stretch in this neck of the woods
266 Lancaster Ave MLS®-SJ150158 for Sale | RE/MAX

[john70t]

Not for a working garage, but neat that this is available these days.
Stained Concrete Pictures - Gallery - The Concrete Network

[sammyg2]

Not a house but still kinda cool:

[targa911S]

I have driven by that building. It's over in Ohio.

[sammyg2]

[john70t]

Ugggh

[john70t]

[daepp]

Originally Posted by john70t

Hiked with my family across the border from Austria to Germany, and passed many homes and nice cabins. What's with their firewood stacking - they seem obsessed about it???