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Comments (1)it sounds like he screwed up. I bet if you got a refinisher in they would reccomend sanding everything down again, cleaning properly so you do not have dust in your finish and then applying a sheen of your choice....See MoreRight way to do a concrete deck
Comments (6)Just chiming in. One of the most important elements in obtaining a beautiful concrete deck is base rock. I can't emphasize this enough. The final product starts with a properly compacted base, especially when placed around pools. In pool construction there will be many trenches in the deck area. A vibra plate compacted base of 1 to 2 inches of base rock (AB) will provide the foundation for your concrete. Regarding rebar, there is a lot of debate whether adding rebar to a deck has a benefit, after all we are talking about pedestrian walks and patios not RV pads. The accepted standard in the industry is fiber mesh in the concrete. One of the problems with rebar placement in 3-1/2 to 4 inches of concrete is having it centered in the slap. Not done properly you will have the potential for rust. Some people claim that rebar will eliminate or reduce cracking, well concrete cracks. THE MOST IMPORTANT thing we can do when install concrete is proper placement of expansion joint(controlled cracks). Lastly, color in the mix is a FAILURE. The reason I hold this to be true, is it is difficult to provide even hydration of the sub-base. The blotchyness of installed concrete comes from multiple reasons, the most important is hydration. Color in the mix concrete will fail. If you want color it is better to apply it via water base stains or acid stains. Both of these have different appearances, so discuss this with your contractor. And don't forget, if you color/stain concrete have it sealed! Look for vapor permissible sealers to avoid blistering and flake off. Here is a link that might be useful: DoItYourself Swimming Pools & Spas...See MoreIs there a right way to do a crawl space?
Comments (10)The 2012 International Residential code says: R408.3 Unvented crawl space. Ventilation openings in under-floor spaces specified in Sections R408.1 and R408.2 shall not be required where: 1. Exposed earth is covered with a continuous Class I vapor retarder. Joints of the vapor retarder shall overlap by 6 inches (152 mm) and shall be sealed or taped. The edges of the vapor retarder shall extend at least 6 inches (152 mm) up the stem wall and shall be attached and sealed to the stem wall or insulation; and 2. One of the following is provided for the under-floor space: 2.1. Continuously operated mechanical exhaust ventilation at a rate equal to 1 cubic foot per minute (0.47 L/s) for each 50 square feet (4.7m2) of crawlspace floor area, including an air pathway to the common area (such as a duct or transfer grille), and perimeter walls insulated in accordance with Section N1103.2.1 of this code; 2.2. Conditioned air supply sized to deliver at a rate equal to 1 cubic foot per minute (0.47 L/s) for each 50 square feet (4.7 m2) of under-floor area, including a return air pathway to the common area (such as a duct or transfer grille), and perimeter walls insulated in accordance with Section N1102.2 of this code; 2.3. Plenum in existing structures complying with Section M1601.5, if under-floor space is used as a plenum....See MoreWhat kitchen cabinet stain colors to sample with Bona Provincial floor
Comments (4)You do have to remove the stain and finish from the cabinets, before you restain them though. Stain needs to soak into the wood, and it cannot do that, unless previous finish is all removed. Its a big job. You may want to reconsider, and paint them instead....See MoreBeverlyFLADeziner
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