Many many thanks Phillip! I appreciate your donation to the channel.
@paulmarc-aurele5508
4 ай бұрын
I built 2 homes and had the mason state the degree of level and square that needed to be achieved in his proposal. I had seen the results of bad foundations on some of the tract homes I had worked on and didn’t want to start my home on the wrong foot. Your fix was a great suggestion.
@luketeachmen9748
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I just ran into this problem with an unlevel Foundation. An easy fix as you described
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Happy to help. Luke, check out the *THANKS* text link under the video.
@l0I0I0I0
6 ай бұрын
Great tip! TY!
@kdcustomwoodworking
Жыл бұрын
I finised ICF wall out a little because of plasticizers and rocks staying on top so not smooth, yes I'll use your tip it's the perfect solution, thanks for the video.
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Better go to my www.AsktheBuilder.com website and READ any article where I mention "cement paint".
@seephor
2 жыл бұрын
Great trip on this technique. I've always wondered about this but have never seen or heard anyone do it, at least not professionally. Everyone talks about bonding agents these days. I wonder if this method will work for concrete floor leveling or resurfacing.
@askthebuilder
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I've done it for YEARS. Read about it here: www.askthebuilder.com/concrete-overlays/
@josephcisneros9290
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely right on Sir. Thank you.
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like my videos. If one or more helped save you time and $$$, check out the *THANKS* text link under all my videos.
@matthewmontonen6155
Ай бұрын
Thank you for the great tip!
@askthebuilder
Ай бұрын
YW as we say in Morse. The repair is easy and since the thin overlay is in compression, it's a fix that will not fail.
@IncusBoneSound
3 ай бұрын
You absolute hero 🎉 thank you for this video!
@askthebuilder
3 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@rogercarroll1663
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video. Good work.
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Check out the *THANKS* text link under the video if you'd like more videos FASTER.
@jimdension8074
Ай бұрын
What is your recommendation for extending the anchor bolts if the they are now too short to put a bolt on - thx
@askthebuilder
Ай бұрын
connector nuts and threaded rod.
@jhbrugger
5 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@askthebuilder
5 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your generous support of my channel!!
@jacobdaugherty678
10 ай бұрын
I’ve got a tangent question. I have a concrete block foundation that is not to height. Do you see any reason why I just can’t attach the plywood to height and correct it when filling (grouting) the cores with concrete? Thanks for the tip!
@askthebuilder
10 ай бұрын
Do it. Go to my www.AsktheBuilder.com website and READ my past column about concrete block vs poured concrete foundations. There you'll discover the CORRECT way to reinforce the wall using pencil rods and...
@Deep_Divers
11 ай бұрын
Great tip! Quickrite sand mix topping has a 5000 psi compression rating. Do you see any reason that couldn't be used instead of the 50/50 mixture you mentioned?
@askthebuilder
11 ай бұрын
It's all about aggregate SIZE. The PCA states that the MAXIMUM size of aggregate must not exceed 1/3rd the thickness of the slab/overlay. So, if you're going to pour a 1.5-inch overlay and it's the same thickness across the foundation, then your largest stone in the mix can't exceed 1/2 inch. Rhetorical question: What is the THICKNESS of your overlay? You can get many many more detailed tips about overlays at my www.AsktheBuilder.com website. Type: concrete overlay into the search engine.
@manatatwaiwing1314
7 ай бұрын
Bed the PT sill in non shrink grout and tighten bolts to level sill
@askthebuilder
7 ай бұрын
Great idea if the carpenters are multi-talented. This crew couldn't speak a word of English. That's not to say they couldn't do it. The fault lies at the foot of the BUILDER. He should have checked the foundation forms for the chalk line and finish nails.
@380stroker
Ай бұрын
You need to constantly babysit "your guys". These mistakes cannot happen. Whomever was in charge needs to be relieved of duty.
@askthebuilder
29 күн бұрын
I agree. I discussed this in one of my syndicated newspaper columns that was spawned by this video. As for naming the offenders, I'll pass. I'm not about to risk a libel lawsuit. The point of the video is that buyers and homeowners need to take a more active roll in their jobs, especially at critical times as shown in this video.
@huntercraft1668
Жыл бұрын
What type of Portland is used when you use this?
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
I use the type that comes in 94-pound paper sacks. You should REALLY go to www.AsktheBuilder.com and READ all my past columns about Concrete Overlays so you discover the SECRET INGREDIENT!!!!
@peterpcampbell9485
2 жыл бұрын
Tim- There is NO "Thanks" button anymore... It was there a couple of weeks ago, when you first did references to the Thanks-function, but it is GONE now... Pete C., in NH
@askthebuilder
2 жыл бұрын
Pete, look above and below. See the people that have donated??? Kevin Schaefer gave a generous $4.99.
@peterpcampbell9485
2 жыл бұрын
@@askthebuilder Tim- For certain there is NO ❤️$-Thank You (TY) function on my device, and probably not a lot of other people's if they also, as I have NO linked credit/debit card to the internet account. U-Toob gave the misleading info, originally, that EVERYbody would have a ❤️$-TY "button", but that is true ONLY if a credit/debit card is linked.... Hence, U-Toob has now REMOVED the ❤️$-TY button for accounts with NO credit/debit card... Pete C., In NH.
@Flutie7NFL
Жыл бұрын
@@askthebuilder What I came to realize many weeks ago is that you have to be signed into KZitem for the Thanks button to appear. If you view things without being signed in, it is absent.
@DJCHURKLE
2 жыл бұрын
Could u not use high psi surface bond ?
@askthebuilder
2 жыл бұрын
You can use whatever you want. But why not use what's already on the job site? The 94-pound bag of Portland cement with a time-tested pedigree?
@victorm7274
Жыл бұрын
I’m not a construction worker. But that what I would’ve done to fix this. I didn’t know if that’s what people do.
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Since we don't have ESP, we don't know what other people do.
@garagekeys
2 жыл бұрын
the old concrete and new stucco gets bonded together with this process?
@askthebuilder
2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure I inferred that in the video.
@seanm3226
2 жыл бұрын
@@askthebuilder Actually, I’m pretty sure you “implied” that, not “inferred” that. BTW, an actual bonding agent (glue) is designed to adhere new cement to (what is now) old cement. Available at Home Depot, Lowes and most material houses.
@askthebuilder
2 жыл бұрын
@@seanm3226 My guess is you've never finished concrete and not perfectly cleaned your tools. Then you'd become an evangelist about how well cement paste *STICKS* to things. What's more, what do you think the old concrete mason used 70-80 years ago to bond cement stucco to freshly poured exterior steps? They didn't have bonding agents. It's really important for you to keep an open mind realizing that there are old methods that are in many case much better than what is in use today. It's very common for great methods and products to transition from history, to legend, to myth. That's what's happened to cement paint. It's mythical and I'm doing my best to make it historic. You should try it.
@jake_of_the_jungle9840
Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t you run a straight line down the tip and cut it level with a concrete saw?
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Sure you could do it that way. Do you have any idea what that would cost? Why not spend $50 in materials doing it my way with just six man hours?
@jake_of_the_jungle9840
Жыл бұрын
@@askthebuilder the way you said is probably easier and faster. I’d cut it only if it was my own house because I like the one solid pour is stronger, but for someone else’s house or job I’d do what you said. Idk what they were smoking when they put those shims in there and thought it looked good omg
@pDm.-_pDm
11 ай бұрын
Thanks!😂
@askthebuilder
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for supporting my channel!
@Brandon-no3vc
Жыл бұрын
Aren’t you just supposed to have one mud sill?
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
There is only one mud sill. The other one is the wall bottom plate.
@jasonchen7342
2 жыл бұрын
Thats important to find out a qualified builder.....😶😶😶
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Glad you like my videos. If one or more helped save you time and $$$, check out the *THANKS* text link under all my videos.
@matthewlucas7078
2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't that gap create a draft in the house?
@askthebuilder
2 жыл бұрын
Very likely. You can't assume the wall sheathing makes perfect contact with the sill plates. And even with an air barrier, there could be leakage in the gap between the two plates.
@Bill-yu8tb
Жыл бұрын
couldn't you grind it smooth if the level was not too bad
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Sure you can grind it. The issue is what is the most economical and practical way to repair it and not compromise strength. The way I showed in the video is the answer. Period. Can you imagine how long it would take you to grind down that length of wall? Holy cow....!
@richardwhiting1480
Жыл бұрын
Come on, guy. Don't merely tell us, SHOW US.
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
Richard, did you miss what I said in the first 60 seconds? This was NOT MY JOB. I'm a spectator watching the house be built. How can I SHOW you how to do it if it's not my job? Here's a step-by-step column on how to do it: www.askthebuilder.com/installing-concrete-overlays/
@marissagettman656
6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@askthebuilder
6 ай бұрын
Many thanks for supporting my channel!
@strongbredbreeder
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@askthebuilder
Жыл бұрын
You're the best! Thanks for this great donation!
@kevinschaefer9335
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@askthebuilder
2 жыл бұрын
Many many thanks!!! That 5 spot will come in handy to help grow the channel.
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