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Is it ok to attach a pressure-treated joist directly to a concrete slab as a foundation for a deck and should it be epoxied or bolted down?
You can set the joist directly into a 3 or 4 foot hole filled with concrete, however the life expectancy of the joist is about half when it does not come in contact with the ground at all. On my house I set them on metal brackets then epoxied the bracket bolt into the concrete. With pressure treated lumber this post will be "good as new" for 25 years. Depending on the area I have seen concrete ones disintegrate in 3-8 years.
How do you put concrete on concrete and make it stick?
you need to have a ''keyway''---that is a groove in the base concrete,can be cut in if concrete has set,if not set,oil a 2x4lightly(lightly) & imbed it into the base concrete flush.
Do vinyl fence posts need to be set in concrete?
yes they need to be set in concrete. depending on your fence, one bag of concrete per post should be enough.
What is the setting time of concrete?
The length of time that concrete takes to set, will depend on the temperature. It would take approximately 4 hours for concrete to set at a temperature of 80 degrees.
How can you permanently retard fresh concrete?
Regular sugar will cause the concrete to never set.
Is it ok to attach a pressure-treated joist directly to a concrete slab as a foundation for a deck and should it be epoxied or bolted down?
You can set the joist directly into a 3 or 4 foot hole filled with concrete, however the life expectancy of the joist is about half when it does not come in contact with the ground at all. On my house I set them on metal brackets then epoxied the bracket bolt into the concrete. With pressure treated lumber this post will be "good as new" for 25 years. Depending on the area I have seen concrete ones disintegrate in 3-8 years.
Will Greenwood untreated timber rot if it is set into cement to form a foundation support on outdoor decking?
To set untreated timber in cement is asking trouble. Only pressure treated lumber should be used as a foundation support for outdoor decking. Greenwood can also lose its original shape.
How do you clean magpie feces of concrete?
Garden hose set to jet pressure
How do you put concrete on concrete and make it stick?
you need to have a ''keyway''---that is a groove in the base concrete,can be cut in if concrete has set,if not set,oil a 2x4lightly(lightly) & imbed it into the base concrete flush.
Do vinyl fence posts need to be set in concrete?
yes they need to be set in concrete. depending on your fence, one bag of concrete per post should be enough.
What is the setting time of concrete?
The length of time that concrete takes to set, will depend on the temperature. It would take approximately 4 hours for concrete to set at a temperature of 80 degrees.
How do you produce concrete blocks?
You pour liquid concrete into a frame and let it set.
What is used to set concrete?
Water
Is the scientific method a definite and concrete set of rules?
The scientific method is a definite and concrete set of rules.
How can you permanently retard fresh concrete?
Regular sugar will cause the concrete to never set.
What is the definition of post tensioned concrete?
Post tensioning is the prestressing of a concrete member by tensioning the reinforcing tendons after the concrete has set
What materials are used to build lightweight patio gazebos?
Aluminum is probably the best lightweight material to make a frame for a gazebo. You can even get Durawood brand which is aluminum coated to look like wood. EZ-up type canopies are really lightweight, with umbrella type canopies. A strong, pressure treated lumber should be used to construct the posts and frame of your gazebo. Cedar is the most popular choice. For the foundation, it is best to set the post frames into a slab of concrete, though a bed of rocks or gravel can serve for this purpose. For the roof, you have a wide variety of choices, from shingles, to siding, to shakes!
