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How do you raise the elevation of a concrete slab room to the same as the rest of the house a total of about 9 inches?
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∙ 18y ago
you didn't say how large the floor was but you should be able to install new 2x6 joist supporting mid ro third span as required bobp
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How do you raise the floor on a concrete slab?
answerYou would lay timber floor joists acroos the the size would depend upon how high you need to raise the floor. Then you'd lay floor boards over the joists. the joists would be layed every 400mm and would require noggings to reduce movevement and 'creaking'. The floor boards should be of a tongue and groove type for the same reasons. The cheapest floor bords are made of chipboard and are 8' by 2' and they should be glued.If you wanted to raise it a matter of a few inches then you could just screed over the top of it. If you wanted just a few mm then a self leveling liquid can be applied.
Why is aerated concrete a better insulator than normal concrete?
Air has a higher specific heat capacity (at 1.0035 J/(g*K)) than concrete (.880 J/(g*K)).Specific heat capacity is the measure of the heat energy required to increase the temperature of a unit quantity of a substance by unit degree (Wikipedia). Because air requires more joules of energy per gram to raise it one degree Kelvin than concrete does, it is therefore a better insulator.
Will cement adhere to a smooth concrete surface?
If your use of the word "cement" actually means concrete, the answer is maybe? Concrete may be placed on an existing concrete surface however you must proceed with caution! There are many floor leveling or topping products if you are merely trying to achieve a new look or raise an elevation slightly. This might be a better choice for you than placing new concrete directly on an existing concrete. Why? Very smooth [ called steel troweled ] concrete has been finished to give a car showroom type appearance and is tough to get a bond to take. Heavy traffic will exacerbate the problem. The problem in obtaining a good bond for a patch or repair, or in the case, new over aged concrete is loss of water and premature hydration. Your new concrete mix has a predetermined amount of water in the mix, based on conditions, temperature, wind, humidity, desired slump and strength, etc. Most often, water from the new concrete will be absorbed into the host material, thus decreasing the intended amount needed to properly hydrate your new material. When this happens shrinkage cracks and loss of bond occur. Slurry mixes or bonding agents are used to slow this absorption into the host material, but are sometimes not effective. I recommend waterproofing the host material 48 hours before the new material is placed. Waterproofing the aged surface will stop moisture from wicking out of your fresh concrete and provide the bond needed. Very thin concrete overlays exposed to heavy traffic aren't recommended, best off to go with a leveling product! If you do use concrete, finish it off with a waterproofing application. This will waterproof the new surface and not allow moisture to penetrate down deep enough to compromise an already ify bond you may be dealing with.
Which action will raise an exception?
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Find the two words that are closest in meaning Raise and elevate Raise and top Floor and basement Stairs and top?
raise and elevate
What is the synonym of raise that starts with the letter e?
Elevation
How do you divert water away from house from concrete slab patio sloped toward house?
Take the slab out and pour a new one with the right slope. Rent a concrete saw and cut a few grooves in it making the groove deeper away from the house. This will let the water drain off of the slap and away from the house. If the slab is separate from the house, you might be able to mud jack it at the house and raise it enough to slop it away from the house. Mud jacking is not terribly expensive.
What house is the only house to introduce the bills to raise money?
House of Representatives is the only house to introduce bills to raise money.
What house is the the only house to introduce bills to raise money?
House of Representatives is the only house to introduce bills to raise money.
What house is the only house to introduce bills to raise money?
House of Representatives is the only house to introduce bills to raise money.
How do you raise front end of car a few inches?
how to raise the front end of my 1973 impala
What houses is the only house to introduce bills to raise money?
House of Representatives is the only house to introduce bills to raise money.
Can you raise tomatoes in on the inside of a house in the winter time in a pot?
Yea you can raise tomatoes in a pot in the house in the winter time.
Which house initiates bills to raise money?
the House of Representatives.
What is an explanation for a house beginning to sag and sink?
Generally when a house is sinking, the problem can be traced to a weak foundation. One can improve foundation problems by hiring a specialist or installing subterranean concrete beneath the house to raise it. The problem may also be poor soil quality, in which research should be done before repairing the foundation.
How do you expand dining table height?
Like with some beds to raise them, use risers. That can raise the table six inches.
What is the function of leg raise in netball?
leg raise is lie on the floor put hands behind your lower back raise your leg 6 inches from the groung for 5 seconds
