Deck Post Feet Attachment Methods - Contractor Talk
May 27, 2008 · Low cost decks I'll hang the post down with the post base/bolt attached, dig holes, form it, steel grid & pour concrete. High end decks I use a plumb bob to place footing, pour concrete then …
Use of precast concrete post bases?? - Contractor Talk
Jun 6, 2010 · I see a lot of decks in this area (MT) being built using precast concrete post bases. They just set these bases on ground level and the 4x4 post sits inside a pocket (with no anchors) in the top …
Raised front patio with stone column bases - Contractor Talk
Mar 15, 2021 · Raised front patio with stone column bases Jump to Latest 14K views 14 replies 7 participants last post by SumasMasonry May 12, 2021 B bgairborne Discussion starter 6 posts · …
Installing lally columns - Contractor Talk
Nov 21, 2006 · Installing lally columns Jump to Latest 52K views 10 replies 8 participants last post by Greg Di Dec 13, 2006 O osborneconst Discussion starter 11 posts · Joined 2006
Best fastener for pre-cast concrete steps - Contractor Talk
Nov 29, 2015 · Best fastener for pre-cast concrete steps 1 reading Jump to Latest 14K views 28 replies 14 participants last post by TaylorMadeAB Nov 30, 2015 T TaylorMadeAB Discussion starter 803 …
Floating steps | Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and ...
Jan 12, 2023 · I guess to me that’s “floating”, and so my mind went to a structure like that, which, if it had cantilever concrete steps, would greatly benefit from having a heavy base. For the concrete steps to …
prestressed concrete for garage floor with basement below
Aug 16, 2010 · Guys, Looking to build a 24' * 40' detached garage with a basement under the garage in about 6 months. I am looking for concrete manufactures in my area who manufacture prestressed …
Question about pre cast lintels. - Contractor Talk
Mar 6, 2009 · Question about pre cast lintels. 2 reading Jump to Latest 13K views 15 replies 8 participants last post by TomWitcomb Apr 22, 2009 D Dbower Discussion starter 26 posts · Joined 2009
Water meter vaults - Contractor Talk
Feb 23, 2010 · A few things to think about while making a decision. 1. with a precast vault of that size you will most likely need a crane to pick the vault. A vault of that size (don't know depth or width) will …
retaining wall with built in grill - Contractor Talk
Apr 27, 2011 · I was originally going to pour concrete walls and then considered blocks for this box. I also thought of the precast pieces but didn’t think it would withstand the pressure as doubling as a …