Sorry I haven't replied.Centano said:
Yes and no, they had to correct the errors that existed (with the mold/reinforcement) and then they poured the concrete.
As you understand, we have to move forward, I now have to try to get this to run as smoothly as possible and try to keep an eye on things as much as I can.
I appreciate all the comments I receive here as it helps to have a sounding board to ask questions to, and maybe there will be more issues, hopefully not.. 🙂
Yes, we document everything now to minimize as many misunderstandings/questions as possible.
It has now been going better since they replaced the guys who were here, but some problems remain from previous work. The slab was not so even, for example, when it was cast, varying 10-20mm with a bump in the middle along with some dips. They wanted to level it, which I don't see as an option since it is raised 20mm from the current garage floor and I don't want a ledge. But I think they now want to combine grinding with leveling it. Question if anyone is knowledgeable about self-leveling compound. It should be in a garage, so I think it should be a durable leveling compound, considering what it is exposed to and that no other coating will be on top. I'll call PCI tomorrow, but I thought if anyone has general thoughts about what to use, I have a little difficulty determining if this works for the purpose. https://www.pci-sverige.se/sv/sortiment/pci-ft-plan-pro
There is no self-leveling compound that can withstand wear surfaces in a garage.
Only concrete can handle that.
Only concrete can handle that.
If that's the case, it's a bit disappointing. I've read about someone mentioning finja 520.N neo11 said:
The one I linked to is the one that has been purchased and I've been trying to get a sense of it, I got a bit stuck on the fact that it says "under top coatings" on it.
What are you going to do with that part of the garage?C CharlesZidler said:
Nothing special, the heaviest thing is probably working on the car, jacks, tripods, etc.Rejäl said:
Ok, unfortunately I don't think it will hold..C CharlesZidler said:
Suggest that they grind the surface as flat and good as possible..
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sinuslinus
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Have you not considered terminating the contract? They don't seem competent enough for that.
A construction firm should be able to cast a concrete slab for a garage and achieve good evenness without self-leveling compound. As mentioned before, self-leveling compound should not be used as a surface layer, especially not in a garage that is subjected to a lot of wear, it will never ever be a good solution.C CharlesZidler said:
They should have smoothed the slab after casting, but it can be ground now as well, so demand that from them.
All options have been discussed here at home, but it's easier said than done in practice.S sinuslinus said:
Overall, it's being done well now after they have other guys here.
Good Sunday to you all.
I've got an unfortunate problem with the garage door, as soon as it rains outside, water comes in/sucks in even though the door is closed. I need a solution for this as I suspect it won't last long in this condition.
I'm considering whether I could mount an angle profile along the wall and behind the door's track, and seal it in a sensible way.
All suggestions for solutions are welcome.
I've got an unfortunate problem with the garage door, as soon as it rains outside, water comes in/sucks in even though the door is closed. I need a solution for this as I suspect it won't last long in this condition.
I'm considering whether I could mount an angle profile along the wall and behind the door's track, and seal it in a sensible way.
All suggestions for solutions are welcome.
A bit difficult to see how you should do it. If the wall is on something so it is not in direct contact with water, I would probably cut the plasterboard 10mm up and then apply a soft joint. If you think the level will be above it, I would also install Duri "GOLVSOCKEL PVC-FRI SJÄLVHÄFTANDE GRÅ 70MM" or an equivalent product. There are also non-self-adhesive options if you don't like the self-adhesive ones.