I have a big problem. We have a garage connected to our house that also serves as a terrace.
The terrace is leaking and something needs to be done. The question is what? Has anyone done this or have tips?
I previously participated in the following thread http://www.byggahus.se/forum/showthread.php?t=40690/9#9 but realize that I probably need to carry out more extensive measures.
Thanks in advance!
Jonas
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The terrace is leaking and something needs to be done. The question is what? Has anyone done this or have tips?
I previously participated in the following thread http://www.byggahus.se/forum/showthread.php?t=40690/9#9 but realize that I probably need to carry out more extensive measures.
Thanks in advance!
Jonas
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Thanks for the response! Wonderful to have a bit more work!
Are there any suggestions for suitable tools to rent? What do you need to manage this?
I’m happy to do the rough work myself (demolition and form building) but need support regarding construction, practical tips when building the form, and the actual casting. Where is the best place to turn?
Roughly speaking, what would it cost if you do the demolition and form building yourself but get help with the rest? The terrace is about 15 square meters.
Thanks in advance!
Jonas
Are there any suggestions for suitable tools to rent? What do you need to manage this?
I’m happy to do the rough work myself (demolition and form building) but need support regarding construction, practical tips when building the form, and the actual casting. Where is the best place to turn?
Roughly speaking, what would it cost if you do the demolition and form building yourself but get help with the rest? The terrace is about 15 square meters.
Thanks in advance!
Jonas
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First, take a concrete expert to inspect your deck... feel free to remove a little concrete in advance and check how far the reinforcement has rusted.
There are concrete repair products from both sika and maxit that can handle most situations, and if you need to reinforce, you can use carbon fiber laminates... www.sika.se
then you can optionally apply a membrane, preferably some insulation, and finally a casting.
There are concrete repair products from both sika and maxit that can handle most situations, and if you need to reinforce, you can use carbon fiber laminates... www.sika.se
then you can optionally apply a membrane, preferably some insulation, and finally a casting.
Wouldn't it be significantly easier and cheaper with a beam floor made of wood?
Do you have any tips on how to find someone knowledgeable in concrete? I have tried through a manufacturer of concrete products without success. It’s not a big construction project, so it seems difficult to find someone interested in helping me with this.
jeppeknaster: wooden floor joists, sounds interesting? Please describe. I want to keep the terrace with a suitable surface. There is also an exterior door, which means it can't "build up" too much.
Jonas
Edit: lousy spelling
jeppeknaster: wooden floor joists, sounds interesting? Please describe. I want to keep the terrace with a suitable surface. There is also an exterior door, which means it can't "build up" too much.
Jonas
Edit: lousy spelling
Now, I might not be the one you should ask about this kind of thing as I'm not an expert on this.... 
My idea was to tear down the existing roof and then frame up a new roof with a slight slope and build a terrace on top of it. There is surely someone who can explain the method better than I can. Starting with casting and making a mess seems very cumbersome, and it's probably not something to tackle as a layperson since it involves heavy weights. Working with wood can be done by almost anyone with a little help. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.
/jeppe
My idea was to tear down the existing roof and then frame up a new roof with a slight slope and build a terrace on top of it. There is surely someone who can explain the method better than I can. Starting with casting and making a mess seems very cumbersome, and it's probably not something to tackle as a layperson since it involves heavy weights. Working with wood can be done by almost anyone with a little help. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.
/jeppe
Hello!
A bit of inspiration, or whatever you might call it. Our garage was from 1938....
1) Take a Bobcat and scrape off the sticky tar, as it costs a lot of money to dispose of concrete with tar at the dump if you use containers....
http://www.pinebar.com/Diaries_Build/2005-10-03_Rivstart/slides/IMG_3281.html
2) Hire a STRONG guy with a heavy duty machine:
http://www.pinebar.com/Diaries_Build/2005-10-03_Rivstart/slides/IMG_3285.html
3) Let him work for a few hours.
http://www.pinebar.com/Diaries_Build/2005-10-03_Rivstart/slides/IMG_3298.html
4) So in the end, it can turn out this nice.
http://www.pinebar.com/Diaries_Build/2005-10-04_Fortsatta_utgravningar/slides/IMG_3351.html
We removed the walls too, as we extended the house over the former patio.
And, as mentioned, old concrete is not great to keep and build upon. (The walls were made of hollow blocks.)
/pinebar
A bit of inspiration, or whatever you might call it. Our garage was from 1938....
1) Take a Bobcat and scrape off the sticky tar, as it costs a lot of money to dispose of concrete with tar at the dump if you use containers....
http://www.pinebar.com/Diaries_Build/2005-10-03_Rivstart/slides/IMG_3281.html
2) Hire a STRONG guy with a heavy duty machine:
http://www.pinebar.com/Diaries_Build/2005-10-03_Rivstart/slides/IMG_3285.html
3) Let him work for a few hours.
http://www.pinebar.com/Diaries_Build/2005-10-03_Rivstart/slides/IMG_3298.html
4) So in the end, it can turn out this nice.
http://www.pinebar.com/Diaries_Build/2005-10-04_Fortsatta_utgravningar/slides/IMG_3351.html
We removed the walls too, as we extended the house over the former patio.
And, as mentioned, old concrete is not great to keep and build upon. (The walls were made of hollow blocks.)
/pinebar
It actually looks a bit worse than it was. The floor only crumbled into small pieces because there was quite a bit of reinforcement. So the worst that probably would have happened is that he could have dropped the jackhammer. This guy works with stone all day, so I'm completely sure he wouldn't have been standing there if it had been dangerous for him.
/pinebar
Yes, it often looks worse than it is, it takes a lot for the iron to rust through. Remove all the loose bits and cast a new base with slope. Then lay a moisture barrier and finish with tiles.
pinebar said:
It actually looked a bit worse than it was. The floor just crumbled into small pieces because there was quite a bit of reinforcement. So the worst that probably could have happened is that he could have dropped the demolition hammer. This guy works with stone all day, so I am completely sure he wouldn't have been there if it had been dangerous for him.
/pinebar