Dream Shop - Old Shop Demolition finished. Demo photos added.

As someone that grew up in a family that owned a concrete business (started in the '30's to build the new barracks at Fort Bragg) I can tell you that too much water added will cause the surface to come apart, good that they are going to over-pour it for you free of charge. I remember when fibermesh was introduced, good stuff.
 
Yes, the surface is sandy and will scuff easily. Not suitable at all. The new surface will be right, and since they are pouring it over an already level and smooth slab, easier to level out and grade.

When I can home from work (half day … only 6 hours) the framers had fitted the sill plates and were pre-cutting all the studs and rafters. They now have everything ready to frame up when the new slab surface is cured enough. I don't know when they will do the pour-over yet. The mason said that because the current surface is still not fully cured ( still damp) the new pour will bond really well. I'm guessing they will up the Portland to make the surface harder and smoother.
 
We just finished pouring the second slab over the first. Much better this time. We added 12 yards on top of the first 17 yards. I now have a slab 10" thick. Concrete mill is paying for the concrete and the labor of the mason and his crew.
It was still pretty cold this morning, so they had the mix done with hot water and accelerator plus the fiber reinforcement. It was cool to see the cloud of steam/fog over the slab as we worked it out from the truck. They also go the slump dead right.
It floated out nicely and is already absorbing the excess moisture. Probably ready for the power trowel in another hour.
The mason says they will probably start framing tomorrow.
I took lots of photos and some video of the pour-over. I'll post some later today.

Right now I am taking my sweet wife Judy to lunch and a movie for our 23rd anniversary. Our lovely home and our shop wouldn't have happened without her love and support.
 
Mine will stay bare concrete for a good while curing. I can decide on a floor finish later.
I can't get the photos to download from my camera. It says the computer isn't connected? Got to figure out what is up with that.
 
Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith said:
Mine will stay bare concrete for a good while curing. I can decide on a floor finish later.
I can't get the photos to download from my camera. It says the computer isn't connected? Got to figure out what is up with that.
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Take out the SD card from the camera and insert it into the card reader on your pc
 
Pour over on the slab. You can see how much more they poured. I'll shoot a photo in te morning of it all troweled out, and dry.

This truck is HUGE! The shop is 40feet long and the truck is longer. Notice that there is 5" of block above the first slab.
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Concrete poured out and the bull float work started. Notice the new slab is at the top of the block with only the sill plates above it.
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Getting it smoother and level side to side. It's all in the wrist.
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All floated out. Perfectly level, with just one degree of slope toward the garage door.DSC01574.JPG
 
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A lot has happened in the last week. We got the framing done and the sheathing. DSC01586 (1).JPG DSC01587 (1).JPG DSC01595 (2).JPG DSC01594 (2).JPG



This shot was taken just before the sun came up two days ago, before the peak framing was in and the roof was sheathed.
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It is raining a bit today, so the guys took the day off. They should get the rest of the sheathing and such done and get the inspector out to check the nailing (really, stapling) Monday. Then they will wrap the sides and felt the roof. After that is inspected, the siding and roofing go on. It should be closed in and ready for me to start the inside in a week or two. I turn 70 on the 22nd, so this is one hell of a great birthday present.

I'll take some good shots tomorrow.
 
Oh Yeah....Man Cave is coming along nicely:cool::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Just spent the last 30min reading through this whole thread while having my morning cup of tea.
Looks like it's not far off until you can move everything in.
Hopefully the weather holds up and it can be finished soon.
 
Stacy, looking really nice! I hope you ran the numbers for your storage area, to take the loading up there. We did roof trusses before I retired a few years ago & there needs to be enough strength to carry the stuff. Weight can sneak up on you with shelves, parts, materials & odds & ends. It's basically a full floor load you have up there!
 
Looks amazing, glad to see it's finally coming together! It will be worth the headaches in the end!

Quick question... Why would you not heat and cool the entire shop and not just the clean room? I assume it comes down to cost but man it makes year round work nice haha
 
Noseoil,
Yes, I am aware of the loading issues. Luckily, nothing extremely heavy will be up there. The floor will be covered in 3/4" tongue and groove plywood, which will help distribute weight. Also, the load will be out toward the side walls. The center has the support beam and posts, so I will put the rolling carts with tools there. With the high load LVL beam, it should take plenty of weight. I asked if 2X10's would be better and the builder said the code would allow 2X6 for this span, but he used 2X8's knowing I would be using it for storage. I will keep a rough track on load and make sure it is evenly distributed.

BTW, no trusses, The ceiling/floor is done like a 2-story house. Rafters are independent.
 
Looking good.
What sort of door you having on the front?
Sorry if you've said before. I just can't find it.
 
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