Concrete/Fiberglass Mix - Your thoughts? - DIY Home …
2006年11月16日 · As Joasis said, there is no replacement for rebar for structural purposes in concrete - footings, columns, grade beams and continuous thickened edge footings/beams. Fiber mesh concrete will crack less than concrete without fibermesh if it is mixed and place properly. At best, it will work as well as concrete with 6x6 steel mesh.
First concrete mold, fiberglass strands visible
2024年3月15日 · The fiberglass fibers need to be mixed into the concrete. They added over 100 pounds to my concrete slab when they poured it. I suggest you need some mechanical method of mixing your concrete and you need to put the fibers in early and mix well.
Large Clumps of Fiberglass coming out of concrete
2014年8月8日 · When the truck arrived the concrete contractor added what I counted to be five small bags, he claimed it was seven, of fiberglass to the 9 yards of concrete on the truck. He had the driver mix it for a couple minutes and when they started to pour the fiberglass came out in large clumps. He had it mixed more.
How to verify fibers added to concrete driveway
2016年7月4日 · The fibers used today are usually one of three currently in use at almost all concrete plants that offer them,polypropylene, polyester, or nylon, are used in todays concrete mixes,although some smaller operators may still be using an older product, but unfortunately your still able on close inspection to see some fiber, depending on the amount ...
fiberglass insulation against concrete wall - DIY Home …
2009年3月27日 · Any other time the interior surface is warmer than the concrete. This is why in most areas it does not make sense to put a vapor barrier on the warm side of a basement wall. However if the fiberglass is directly against the concrete it will wick moisture out of the concrete so you do want the gap to avoid the wicking problem.
Why I can't use thin-set mortar over RedGard...
2011年5月24日 · You can use a SETTING material. You cannot use a DRYING material. Any premixed material (thinset, grout, drywall joint compound) must dry to get hard. That is not true with powdered thinsets and grouts. They get hard chemically and do not need to dry. Technically they can stay wet forever (think of concrete pylons for bridges in water.)
installing shower pan on a concrete floor - DIY Home …
2008年9月19日 · I building a guest room with a slab concrete floor. I’m ready to install the shower. I have a 2 inch ABS drain coming through the slab floor (with a trap below the concrete). I’m going to use the PVC sheeting to form the shower pan then tile the hole thing. I need some step by step instructions on how to proceed.
Pool owners- concrete, fiberglass, vinyl? lap lane?
2024年3月6日 · Concrete, fiberglass, or vinyl? That's the big pool dilemma! Vinyl can save you bucks, but is it worth it? Fiberglass vs concrete, anyone got thoughts? And what about size? Regret not going bigger? Or smaller? Deeper or shallower, what's your vibe? Lap pool dreams here too—thinking 30-50' x 7-8' with a 15'x15' chill zone.
Best concrete mix for chimney cap (crown) - DIY Home …
2024年9月18日 · Hello, I am ready to pour concrete into a 24" X 24" form set on top of the brick chimney. I need help with selecting the correct pre-mixed concrete. My cap will be 3" thick at the outer edges and 4" near the flue. I am using mesh reinforcement. I short-listed Quikrete sand-topping mix. Product 1103 as it mentions chimney cap. But the data sheet ...
Fiberglass Shower Base Install Q's - DIY Home Improvement Forum
2007年6月4日 · Start the vapor barrier at the bottom letting it overhang the flange on the fiberglass pan...Which, by the way, should be installed on a mortar bed to eliminate flex. (I use fixall, some use joint compound. mix in a bucket and pour it on the floor JUST before setting the pan for the final time...fixall dries very fast so be quick about it ...