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lablover · 07-09-2007, 08:11 PM

It's amazing what time on your hands does to your brain. I still cant get this floor out of my head. Told myself to wait but it driving me nuts.

The pain in the butt part would be to cut each joist etc etc etc. Confession time. I tried a few 2x6's and they did not fair well. So..Being hot and tired I figured scratch the floor idea.

Now thinking again(SAVE ME) Could 2x4's layed on ther sides be good enough? I have about 10 million bricks left over from the house build and figured why could I not use them to put under the layed flat 2x4's to shim up the diff? The reason I was thinking laying on sides is it saves me tons of height on the low end and I would not have to cut a single jois!

I saw a shed built where they used concrete blocks on each corner, then lains 2x8 I think to make a frame..Then put the joists in the frame.

I'm nuts..I know

lablover · 07-09-2007, 08:14 PM

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home...36.html?page=2

Like this

lablover · 07-09-2007, 08:21 PM

Or..I could just use furring strips and lay plywood don and forget about the slope!!

hmmmmmmm

AxlMyk · 07-09-2007, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lablover

Or..I could just use furring strips and lay plywood don and forget about the slope!!

And have your machinery roll to the door?

Joe Lyddon · 07-09-2007, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lablover

Or..I could just use furring strips and lay plywood don and forget about the slope!!

hmmmmmmm

Hey Joe,

I know about your dilema... the same thing happens to me...

In starting out, I have a clear simple picture of what I want in my head...

But, as soon as I start drawing the designs, "Oh, I could do this..." ... "That would be nice...", and on & on...

Next thing you know it's so complex, I don't feel like doing it!!

In this case, I think Mike, the Sr. Moderator, hit the nail on the head... perfectly!

Good Luck!

**challagan** · 07-09-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lablover

Spoke to Dad and he said I was nuts for even trying. Too much slope, loose headroom etc.

I am with pops on this one Joe

Father knows best!

Corey

Gonecrazytoday · 07-09-2007, 10:25 PM

Thats what I would do. I am considering a wood floor when I go to build my own shop. I have cement/concrete floors now and its a killer. I have nerve damage in my left foot from when I shattered my ankle. Even with pads on the floor its hard on me. I have a 20x36 garage for a shop. The one thing I do like about this concrete floor is I can clean it with a dust mop.
Gonecrazytoday,

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Originally Posted by lablover

I now have the complete 2 car garage for my shop. Deal is I have to clean off the wifes car in the winter

Anyway, I hate that the concrete floor slopes down towards the garage door. I know this is needed for water etc but I want to make it level. Cement is not an option. I'd like to install plywood to make it easier on the feet and back.

What would be a good way to level it? I was thinking press treated sleepers and shimmed to make them level? Glues down with const adhesive?

Anyone have any other ideas?

Thanks guys

Joe

**harrysin** · 07-09-2007, 10:40 PM

I simply can't resist the urge to add my two cents worth. Could you not hire a diamond saw, cut all around the slab then:

A......Get a couple of garage type trolley jacks, dig a trench at one end, raise the slab and back-fill as it rises
B......After cutting, break up the slab and pour fresh concrete.

If the latter, sell all you're surplus bricks and put the proceeds towards the cost.

lablover · 07-10-2007, 07:45 AM

Focus on woodworking.......Focus on woodworking........Focus on woodworking.........

Joe

07-09-2007, 08:11 PM	#21
lablover Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 127 View lablover's Gallery	Report This Post! It's amazing what time on your hands does to your brain. I still cant get this floor out of my head. Told myself to wait but it driving me nuts. The pain in the butt part would be to cut each joist etc etc etc. Confession time. I tried a few 2x6's and they did not fair well. So..Being hot and tired I figured scratch the floor idea. Now thinking again(SAVE ME) Could 2x4's layed on ther sides be good enough? I have about 10 million bricks left over from the house build and figured why could I not use them to put under the layed flat 2x4's to shim up the diff? The reason I was thinking laying on sides is it saves me tons of height on the low end and I would not have to cut a single jois! I saw a shed built where they used concrete blocks on each corner, then lains 2x8 I think to make a frame..Then put the joists in the frame. I'm nuts..I know
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! I simply can't resist the urge to add my two cents worth. Could you not hire a diamond saw, cut all around the slab then: A......Get a couple of garage type trolley jacks, dig a trench at one end, raise the slab and back-fill as it rises B......After cutting, break up the slab and pour fresh concrete. If the latter, sell all you're surplus bricks and put the proceeds towards the cost. __________________ *Harry*
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07-10-2007, 07:45 AM	#29
lablover Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 127 View lablover's Gallery	Report This Post! Focus on woodworking.......Focus on woodworking........Focus on woodworking......... Joe
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