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GLTHFJ60

GLTHFJ60

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I know we don't have a lot of guys in RDU that are GCs but does anyone have a concrete guy, or is a concrete guy, in Raleigh / Durham that can put a pad in at my place? I'd like to turn the space next to my garage into a pad, and possibly part of my driveway, so that I have more space to work on Moonshine.

Thoughts? Advice?
 
Before you go too crazy Johnny, check with your local building department and make sure you can do it within the setbacks they have on the books. If that is a go, the next thing to consider is if you may want to put an extended garage up on that pad some time in the future. If you do, make sure that the pad is capable of supporting that building. Also, make sure there is enough slope that it will drain (out the front if you intend a future garage.)
 
My experience with concrete is that if you hire a guy you don't know it's expensive. And when I did simple projects, like a rectangle, it was easy enough to do myself with one extra helper. The tools are the key to quality finishing but rental shops usually have what you need. The key is the prep work and correct measurements when ordering the concrete. The depth should be at least 5 inches to support moonglow's heavy ass. And if you plan to add on to the garage you will need a proper footer around the perimeter. So my suggestion is to pour the pad within the potential footprint of the future expansion to allow a proper footer around it later. If you never plan to add on to the garage then pour the pad fxxx the setback requirements. You have plenty of room on that side of the house anyway.
 
GLTHFJ60 said:
I know we don't have a lot of guys in RDU that are GCs but does anyone have a concrete guy, or is a concrete guy, in Raleigh / Durham that can put a pad in at my place? I'd like to turn the space next to my garage into a pad, and possibly part of my driveway, so that I have more space to work on Moonshine.

Thoughts? Advice?
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x2 on this! I'm looking to do the same for the same reasons....
 
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Guys shoot me a PM and I will get you in touch with the guy that can help both of you. I believe Jerry had him do some work for him or at least quote it a while back. Honest and dependable guy who's been in the industry for at least 15 years.
 
Johnny, dave and I did my repair on my driveway. He use to work for st wooten.
 
Definitely have to talk to the building department. Here are the regulations for Durham:
http://durhamnc.gov/ich/cb/ccid/Pages/Requirements.aspx

I'm looking for a contact right now so that I can see what the install cost would be. If within budget, I'll pay to have it done in a day. If a contractor would charge too much, then I'll do it myself with a couple of helpers.

Good call on the footer Mike. Not sure I'll be extending the garage in this direction though. I'm still hoping to do a pole barn out back somewhere down the line. If plans change, I'll just bust up this pad.

Greg, sent you a PM.
 
If you pour the pad thick enough to support a vehicle it's not gonna be something you'd want to break up and remove. It'll be a fantastic place to park your trailer and the pig cooker when you build the barn out back though.
 
Burt88 said:
If you pour the pad thick enough to support a vehicle it's not gonna be something you'd want to break up and remove. It'll be a fantastic place to park your trailer and the pig cooker when you build the barn out back though.
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That's what I'm thinking. Ultimately this will be a driveway to get to the barn in the back.

Think 5" is thick enough?
 
Ok and before you go too crazy check on impervious surface regulations. With a lot that size you should be fine for the side pad if setbacks allow but think about the big picture of any other paving you may add in the future whether its the front drive or back to the barn. Again you should be fine since your not on .19 acres just a heads up.
 
tmorris1076 said:
For a simple pad it should be $5-6 psf for everything. I'll check around and see if I can find anyone interested. I assume you want like a 10 x 20 pad?

Tyler
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It would be 10x30 or so.
 
Also, for those wondering, it will be done correctly, with rebar and wire mesh, whatever is needed to pass all codes for my area. Not sure if anyone has noticed, but I don't tend to half ass things, lol.
 
What about somebody that just needs a walkway fixed? I have a couple of sections of my walkway between the driveway and my front steps that are badly cracked / broken up and raising in parts. We had the tree removed that was causing it, but still need to fix the walkway. It's much too bad to just patch. Not looking to spend a fortune, but it needs to be done before somebody trips and falls and ends up costing me WAY more than getting it fixed.
 
You could call Blalock Paving to get a free estimate. I use them on commercial building parking repairs. They will do it right and at a fair price. Just to get a ballpark idea.

Wire mesh and/or fiber would not be required in your situation by code since you don't have to proof roll the area. It really descends what you are placing material into. That's why a free estimate would be a good start.

Just a thought...
 
Too much thinking going into this concrete pad. Frame it pour it use it.
 
Call the local batch plant and ask for a number of one of their smaller commercial accounts.

I'd think a 4-5" pour with wire or fiber would be a $6-7 psf job with very minimal site prep and a 1-2" of screenings or similar fill, with an insured sub that's paying 29-35% for Comp and 12-15% to liability.
 
Delancy said:
Call the local batch plant and ask for a number of one of their smaller commercial accounts. I'd think a 4-5" pour with wire or fiber would be a $6-7 psf job with very minimal site prep and a 1-2" of screenings or similar fill, with an insured sub that's paying 29-35% for Comp and 12-15% to liability.
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Yes. Being that you live in Durham/ morrisville the prep will be key as the base is crap in both of those areas. Shale/mica in durham and swamp in morrisville. All flat work costs more in those areas b/c of prep. Just my 2 cents...

But a pad for your rig is just that, a pad. Doesn't need overkill.
 
tmorris1076 said:
You could call Blalock Paving to get a free estimate. I use them on commercial building parking repairs. They will do it right and at a fair price. Just to get a ballpark idea.

Wire mesh and/or fiber would not be required in your situation by code since you don't have to proof roll the area. It really descends what you are placing material into. That's why a free estimate would be a good start.

Just a thought...
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Blackrock Paving for this concrete pad or if I wanted to do asphalt?
 
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