Can someone recommend a company who can come and pour a concrete base for my shed that I plan to install. There are so many ads on Kijiji who are advertising their services but I know there are so many scammers on there and simply don't trust them. I ...
Jun 29th, 2022 11:45 am
Hi Gang, I am looking for advice on what to use to prep concrete for laying primer/epoxy/urethane floors in garage. My local home depot is renting out the following equipment that they recommend to use to prep concrete: Floor Maintainer Diamabrush Do ...
Jun 28th, 2022 12:07 pm
Has anyone encapsulated their crawlspace? Your experiences? I would love to have poured concrete ( for the finished look and storage availability without the bugs!). My worry is the concrete will never fully cure or cause moisture issues through the first floor subfloor ...
Jun 10th, 2022 3:50 am
What's an acceptable per sqft rate for poured concrete walkways/patios in the GTA? Including materials and labour
Jun 9th, 2022 10:44 am
I am looking for a contractor to interlock a 2 feet border on both sides of my driveway and a 10x12 area in front of my entrance way. What should I be expecting to pay for material and labour for a job like this? Also which would be cheaper, stamped concrete or interlocking? I am located in Bradford.
Jun 8th, 2022 8:29 pm
... with white vinegar. I sprayed undiluted white vinegar ( Heinz brand 5% Acetic acid by volume. I sprayed using a spray bottle directly on the concrete wall where I see that black mold . I also sprayed on the wooden rack. Just want to ask if the acetic acid of the white vinegar will not cause ...
Jun 2nd, 2022 5:26 pm
... tons of threads on the epoxy, but without a good base, it's not effective. I have an 80s house, double garage. Floor has notable areas where the concrete has chipped away. Definitely in the winter, the salt from the snow runoff has makes it worse. Because of that, it gets really dusty as sweeping ...
May 27th, 2022 12:29 pm
I’m going to parge the exterior concrete on my garage door columns. As seen in the picture, there is a big chunk missing from one. Looking at some other houses in the area, I believe there may have been a brick there at some point. What’s ...
May 24th, 2022 8:35 am
Looking to redo my paved porch and driveway in concrete. Could you recommend a good contractor in the GTA?Thanks
May 16th, 2022 9:43 pm
Suddenly and unexpectedly I need to build a simple wooden fence on concrete. I am planning to use these Simpson strong Tie E-Z Base post base for 4 x 4. Simpson Strong Tie EZ Base.jpg It says to use 1/2 inch diameter anchors. Can someone please tell me exactly ...
May 8th, 2022 9:20 pm
Just wondering if anyone has used DMX1 Step 2.0 as a subfloor over a basement concrete. I have vinyl planks down now with no subfloor. The Floor is very cold, Was wondering if it would be worth it temperature wise to rip it up and put this subfloor down to help ...
May 5th, 2022 12:37 pm
Uninformed question so please excuse my ignorance. Is it possible to pour and form a concrete step that connects to the existing bottom step and goes across where the garden is? Of course after digging and making an appropriate foundation. The previous owners had ...
May 2nd, 2022 4:56 pm
I decided to block up my basement below grade window that's in a window well using solid concrete block...how do I waterproof the exterior after my blocks are installed and before backfilling? Thanks. The window opening that needs to be blocked up is 34" wide x ...
Apr 25th, 2022 7:46 pm
I have a concrete base made for a shed, I already bought the 8x10 shed from Costco.. I need help with installation. I am looking for suggestions on on anyone who provides the installation service and what’s a good price for it. Location is west Brampton.
Apr 23rd, 2022 11:36 am
I'm looking for concrete work in the GTA for the following: 1. Front door base to support a mudroom. I believe that this requires a permit and tie in to the existing foundation 2. Front, side, and back walkways. The concrete pad in ...
Apr 18th, 2022 6:23 pm
I noticed more than a few Canadian Tire stores around the country selling this highly rated electric concrete saw for $174.93 (with limited stock). This thing is highly rated on amazon and everywhere else I can find it. The camels have an all time best price of $275 and that ...
Apr 14th, 2022 8:45 am
https://www.theartofconcrete.ca/patio-giveaway.html Thank-you for entering for your chance to win a 10k backyard patio area. Only one person from a house hold can enter and must be over the age of 18 years old. You must also be an Canadian citizen and own a home within 60km of Kitchener, Canada. Goo...
Apr 12th, 2022 4:15 pm
... I checked the installation guide and all it mentions is 6mm poly . Could someone suggest - 1. Should I just put the vinyl floor directly over concrete or 2. Should I just add a 6mm poly under the floor or 3. Should I add the DMX I am not considering dricore because of cost . Thanks
Apr 3rd, 2022 12:06 am
Any thoughts on where to get one ? I see patio stones go up to 30" or even 24"x36" but I don't see anything in 36" by 36" dimensions. I normally wouldn't shy from pouring my own, but atm I can't ... so need to buy a pre-fab. Thanks in advance.
Mar 22nd, 2022 3:40 pm
Saw these in a couple places in my basement. What are they?
Mar 18th, 2022 8:31 am