Posted by Paul from MI on December 06, 2011 at 20:36:49 from (204.106.243.224):
In Reply to: Re: Shop floor is dirt posted by Bob Huntress on December 06, 2011 at 19:37:47:
My shop is 24' x 32'. I had some post repairs to do before pouring concrete, barn was 35 years old at the time. I dug a trench about 8" x 18" all the way around the building to give a little more strength at the edges & across the large doorway. Also drilled holes thru the posts about 6" below the finish level and put 1/2" rod thru them to anchor posts to the floor. I aimed for a 4" minimum thickness, most was around 5" or more. I had three guys to help pour, and we had a power screed, which really helped striking it off. We used a power trowel and did not try for a fine finish. A little rough is better when you have some snow and ice to contend with. I still don't have any heat in the building. I put 1" styrofoam in the walls covered with 1/4" pegboard and 7/16 OSB board. No insulation in the ceiling yet, but if I ever come up with some heat it will be next. Concrete is so much more stable if you have something up on blocks. I really like it, except that now I have to sweep it instead of taking a whack with a broom rake twice a year.
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