Doug in NY Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 that is very nice looking, love the color combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillman Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 ^ thanks, first thing I look at when I go in someone's shed is how its constructed, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood1954 Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 Finally making some progress with new shop. Got the grade to grade and compacted, Put the Styrofoam insulation down. Today we put the in floor heating tubing in. Need to finish perimeter insulation and have inspection of the heating and then can pour floor. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardtail Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Nice what are you choosing for your heat source? I used the same Styrofoam but suspended the tubing mid slab depth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dinan Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 2 hours ago, hardtail said: Nice what are you choosing for your heat source? I used the same Styrofoam but suspended the tubing mid slab depth. We attached the tubing to the concrete wire and pulled it up a couple of inches as we poured. 6” floor, put the tube about 4” deep. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dinan Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Move the tubes in an area and make a note of it, if you decide in the future to put a two post lift in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
François02 Posted May 8 Share Posted May 8 The structure, all with wood and with "small" beams are impressing me It is cheaper than "big" beams building and perhaps better when you receive a big load of snow! Here in France, we build with iron, excepted on mountains or some cows or sheep buildings But the thing who impresses me the more... Floor heating!!! AWESOME I watch pics of your workshops in the US and often you have clear and clean space to work! But with floor heating it is so great! What will be the heat source? Diesel, gas, ? Keep posting pics of you job, I enjoy this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood1954 Posted May 13 Author Share Posted May 13 Heating will be LP boiler. Thanks for the comments. Concrete should go in next week or first of following week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just Dave Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Are you using rebar. I put #4 on 24” centers with 3” chairs to suspend it mid way in the 6” slab . The Pex is attached to the rebar with aluminum tie so not to damage tube. I recommend pressurizing the tube and monitoring a gauge during the pouring so an issue can be addressed while the mud is wet. The flat work guys are going to be all over that tube with come-alongs and shovels. We did not have any punctures but it was very comforting to see the gauge holding pressure as the slab cured. I like the idea of having known spots where you know you could drill for anchors. I wish I had done that. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood1954 Posted May 14 Author Share Posted May 14 We will keep system pressurized during pour. They are planning using conveyor to place concrete. We are using macro fibers which is stronger than re-bar. The guy that designed the system for me recommends placing tubing right on top of the insulation. He works for a jobber who supplies all the HVAC equipment for 9 states. The building inspector was impressed with installation. He stated that very rarely does he see the red pex tubing as it is much stronger that what The Home Depot sells and cost much more. I was able to buy all the components for less than what the big box stores sell the lesser quality materials. I can't believe the mark up. The boiler we got cost less than half. Have a great day. If you are lucky enough to still have mother around makes sure and wish them a great Mother's Day. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just Dave Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 I used fibers also, it is helpful but I have never heard of big pours without rebar. Do you know of examples with a some years on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearclash Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 4 hours ago, just Dave said: I used fibers also, it is helpful but I have never heard of big pours without rebar. Do you know of examples with a some years on them? I’ve torn out enough concrete, and enough concrete that had fiber in it, to be convinced fiber is worthless. It breaks apart just as easy as any other concrete with no fiber and no rebar. If you want durable concrete, you need to spend money on 1) sub grade stability, 2) concrete thickness and 3) rebar. Edit to add, another fairly important aspect to concrete longevity is to get crack control cuts made as soon as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twood1954 Posted Friday at 11:57 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 11:57 AM Floor and approach is done. Now waiting for building company to finish the inside. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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