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Whats the largest concrete project you've done without calling in a cement truck?
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why? hand mix it in a wheel barrel or use a mixer -
Ive mixed 8 yards by hand in a wheel barrel. never againComment
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Either way, I've got a few projects around the house I was thinking of getting done on my 2 week vacationOriginally posted by scootro View PostComment
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well if your doing little jobs here and there, its cheaper to mix your own because a truck isnt going to deliver less than 6 yards to ya. So unless your pouring a driveway your better off buying and mixing yourself.Comment
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i'm not a big fan of quick-crete but if you do also buy a bag portland to put in with it. because that calcium in portland will help it set up in the winter. just be careful because it will eat your ass.Originally posted by 4EyedTurd View Post
also try not to pour out unless its 40degrees or higher
Concrete Construction During Winter
Last edited by scootro; 12-13-2010, 03:38 PM.Comment
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You may also check with some local landscapers. Most of those guys know how to do concrete work and are usually reasonable for small jobs. Thats how I got the add on done to my drive. It wasnt a whole lot more than I could have done it for.Comment
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Check around, I did a 10x20 a few years ago and rented 2 1 yard trailers that was already mixed and ready to go. Just make sure that where ever you get it from is pretty close to home so you can get it on the ground before it starts to set up. I made about a 20 min drive with mine and it came out just fine.Comment
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20x20 hand mixed had 6 of us and alot of beer. won't be doing that shit again tho.Last edited by JimD; 12-14-2010, 09:44 PM.Comment
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I'm getting ready to start on a 30x40 shop. debated doing it myself but I've heard theres too much involved to do a big job yourself. I can't seem to find anyone that does it semi cheap. For smaller jobs I would definitely do it myself though.Comment
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Poured a 2'x6' trashcan slab...that was enough for meComment
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