@tonysofla - Pours are limited to about 10 feet. These forms can handle the presssure but it's hard to get the concrete into all the voids with the taller lifts. If you have a high slump, the concrete is weaker. Additives help. Achieving the right mix is tricky.
@hereHehereHE The 3" waste line I put in the wall before the pour. I also planned all penetrations before the pour. The rest of the electrical and plumbing goes into the 2.5" of foam on the inside of the concrete. An electric chain saw (no oil) is great for cutting in the electrical (romex fits tight). Takes some planning because it's hard to cross a 2" waste line with a 3/4" water line.
We will be building in Conroe, TX. We would be interested if you are anywhere in the area. I will check out the video of the roof. We are planning on doing a concrete beam pour there too.
Did you see the video on the SIP roof? That was the next phase. Now we are installing the windows drying in the roof. Where are you building an ICF house? I have bracing that is available for reasonable rent.
Is the whole height done in one pour?
The pressure would be enormous at the bottom
tonysofla 7 months ago
@tonysofla - Pours are limited to about 10 feet. These forms can handle the presssure but it's hard to get the concrete into all the voids with the taller lifts. If you have a high slump, the concrete is weaker. Additives help. Achieving the right mix is tricky.
BrutisBB 7 months ago
where does the electrical and plumbing go?
hereHehereHE 1 year ago
@hereHehereHE The 3" waste line I put in the wall before the pour. I also planned all penetrations before the pour. The rest of the electrical and plumbing goes into the 2.5" of foam on the inside of the concrete. An electric chain saw (no oil) is great for cutting in the electrical (romex fits tight). Takes some planning because it's hard to cross a 2" waste line with a 3/4" water line.
BrutisBB 1 year ago
@BrutisBB so you can put dry wall right over the concrete? or do you have to have it a few inches off of it?
is it impossible to get a wall without cracks?
hereHehereHE 1 year ago
I see all kinds of OSHA fines, I'm just saying...
utfsal 1 year ago
We will be building in Conroe, TX. We would be interested if you are anywhere in the area. I will check out the video of the roof. We are planning on doing a concrete beam pour there too.
micheleamini 3 years ago
We are getting ready to do a similar pour this summer. Thanks for sharing your progress. Looking forward to the next phase.
micheleamini 3 years ago
Did you see the video on the SIP roof? That was the next phase. Now we are installing the windows drying in the roof. Where are you building an ICF house? I have bracing that is available for reasonable rent.
BrutisBB 3 years ago
i like your dramatic music with the footage...old time black and white might work too.
jim
jdburnworth 3 years ago
It's looking real fine...What is your estimated time for enclosure?
JDB
jdburnworth 3 years ago