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*Start mag floats on edges at 10:20 AM
*Start mag floats on edges at 10:20 AM
*Edger at 10:30
*Edger at 10:30
*2:15 hours after pour ready to walk on, sinks about 1/8"


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Revision as of 19:09, 28 August 2021

Notes

  • Get yourself a power trowel - [1]
  • Polymesh F is an extra $5/yard for concrete work - [2]
  • Fiber still requires rebar [3]
  • Use Steel Fiber Concrete for strength

Workshop Foundation

  • 3000 sf workshop build, 2021

See Universal Prototyping Structure

Understanding Concrete Timing

In good weather - power trowel is about 2 hours after pour is finished.

  • Batched at 6.
  • Arrived on site at 7.
  • Finished pour 8:30
  • Start mag floats on edges at 10:20 AM
  • Edger at 10:30
  • 2:15 hours after pour ready to walk on, sinks about 1/8"

Links

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