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• Posted in thread: PVC cleanout how close to slab edge? on 01-25-2013 at 12:00 PM
  In my crawlspace-to-basement project I am to the point where I am installing the PVC perimeter
  drain before the concrete slab is installed. I'll have several cleanouts that will naturally
  have to trav...

• Posted in thread: Foundation drain cleanouts in a slab on 01-14-2013 at 12:30 PM
  Nealtw,You must have been reading my mind! I was shopping around for a slab-edge dimple product
  like you suggest. The last thing I want to do is get the I am looking at ECP Water Channel
  Draim Board. ...

• Posted in thread: Foundation drain cleanouts in a slab on 01-13-2013 at 09:40 AM
  Hello. I am preparing to pour the concrete slab in my crawlspace-to-basement project. I will
  have a perimeter drain next to the footings to drain any moisture that makes its way under the
  slab. I plan...

• Posted in thread: Concrete instead of core-fill grout? on 12-31-2012 at 02:16 PM
  Thanks BridgeMan. I've seen Quikrete 5000 all over the place so that would be a convenient
  alternative. I'll use it for those wedge shaped gaps as well. I'll posted pics of everything
  when I'm done.

• Posted in thread: Concrete instead of core-fill grout? on 12-29-2012 at 10:55 PM
  Hello. I am almost done laying the block for the retaining wall for my crawlspace-to-basement
  conversion project. Naturally, I need to fill the cores that have rebar. However, I am having a
  tough time...

• Posted in thread: Basement Slab Thickness Question on 11-14-2012 at 06:03 PM
  Thanks for the replies. I feel better about forging ahead with my intended floor height. I'll
  just make sure to compact my gravel base real well and use a good amount of wire mesh
  reinforcement. I'll ...

• Posted in thread: Basement Slab Thickness Question on 11-13-2012 at 06:47 PM
  Those who read my other posts know that I am in the middle of a crawlspace-to-basement
  conversion project. A few days ago I placed the concrete for my retaining wall footing (the
  retaining wall is L-s...

• Posted in thread: How much can I fudge mortar joint thickness? on 11-13-2012 at 02:58 PM
  Mudmixer, that was the answer I was hoping for! The exact height of the wall is not too
  critical, so I can pad the bottom joint to even things out without causing a problem at the
  top. :DI'm just real...

• Posted in thread: How much can I fudge mortar joint thickness? on 11-12-2012 at 09:49 PM
  I am an amateur DIY'er and did an amateur screw up. Now I need to figure out my options to
  recover.:( Here is some backround: I'm plugging away at my crawlspace-to-basement project. My
  original post d...

• Posted in thread: Spirit Level Accuracy on 11-12-2012 at 08:38 PM
  If you are that concerned about the contact patch between the post and the footing then I would
  pour the footing and let the the concrete start to set up. Before it is solid place the post on
  the pad ...