Tomes did pass the time by typing:
> Well, what I have now is pretty much flat, with some of the cement's top
> layer gone in the center of the bays. In the winter I snow shovel the water
> out after it drips off the vehicles. I am guessing that I would need to
> raise the back a few inches to make it really work so the shovel can be used
> only outside where it belongs <grin>. I have never really worked cement
> other than setting footings, so a job like this is a bit scary to me....
> I did give some thought to using those floor mats.

They make an epoxy floor sealer and sell large push squeegees that work better
than shovels.

Or do like I do and use the leaf blower. :)

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Actually working with thicker concrete is easier than working with thin
layers. If you can get the garage cleaned out fixing the floor is a simple
weekend project.

On another vein you might consider picking up a floor squeegee. They make
short work of clearing water and slush.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1124HAV-Floor-Sq...QQcmdZViewItem

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"Tomes" <XXtomanml@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> Well, what I have now is pretty much flat, with some of the cement's top
> layer gone in the center of the bays. In the winter I snow shovel the
> water
> out after it drips off the vehicles. I am guessing that I would need to
> raise the back a few inches to make it really work so the shovel can be
> used
> only outside where it belongs <grin>. I have never really worked cement
> other than setting footings, so a job like this is a bit scary to me....
> I did give some thought to using those floor mats.
> Tomes
>
> "Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:be0d1$43320fb3$d8449845$30869@FUSE.NET...
>> They make cement products specifically for thin applications so you can
>> correct the pitch towards the door.
>>
>> http://www.quickrete.com/
>>
>> How much would you have to raise the back of the garage?
>>
>> --
>> .
>> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
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>> "Tomes" <XXtomanml@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>> news:BBnYe.1939$vw6.1836@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
>> > What I was thinking and I always wish I had is a floor that sloped
> towards
>> > the door. Maybe with little berms to keep the water from getting too
> mush
>> > to the sides. All the other suggestions are good ones....
>> > Tomes
>> >
>> > "Pi-Eyed Piper" <asd@asd.com> wrote in message
>> > news:vv4Ye.533546$s54.193148@pd7tw2no...
>> >> So FINALLY I'm getting a garage. 24X26 Heated, etc...
>> >>
>> >> Can anyone give me some good ideas for building? Anything I should add
>> >> on,
>> >> leave out?
>> >>
>> >> Any ideas are appreciated!
>> >>
>> >> Jason
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

Actually working with thicker concrete is easier than working with thin
layers. If you can get the garage cleaned out fixing the floor is a simple
weekend project.

On another vein you might consider picking up a floor squeegee. They make
short work of clearing water and slush.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1124HAV-Floor-Sq...QQcmdZViewItem

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"Tomes" <XXtomanml@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:xqpYe.2685$q1.341@newsread3.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> Well, what I have now is pretty much flat, with some of the cement's top
> layer gone in the center of the bays. In the winter I snow shovel the
> water
> out after it drips off the vehicles. I am guessing that I would need to
> raise the back a few inches to make it really work so the shovel can be
> used
> only outside where it belongs <grin>. I have never really worked cement
> other than setting footings, so a job like this is a bit scary to me....
> I did give some thought to using those floor mats.
> Tomes
>
> "Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:be0d1$43320fb3$d8449845$30869@FUSE.NET...
>> They make cement products specifically for thin applications so you can
>> correct the pitch towards the door.
>>
>> http://www.quickrete.com/
>>
>> How much would you have to raise the back of the garage?
>>
>> --
>> .
>> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
>> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
>> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>> .
>> "Tomes" <XXtomanml@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>> news:BBnYe.1939$vw6.1836@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
>> > What I was thinking and I always wish I had is a floor that sloped
> towards
>> > the door. Maybe with little berms to keep the water from getting too
> mush
>> > to the sides. All the other suggestions are good ones....
>> > Tomes
>> >
>> > "Pi-Eyed Piper" <asd@asd.com> wrote in message
>> > news:vv4Ye.533546$s54.193148@pd7tw2no...
>> >> So FINALLY I'm getting a garage. 24X26 Heated, etc...
>> >>
>> >> Can anyone give me some good ideas for building? Anything I should add
>> >> on,
>> >> leave out?
>> >>
>> >> Any ideas are appreciated!
>> >>
>> >> Jason
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

Actually working with thicker concrete is easier than working with thin
layers. If you can get the garage cleaned out fixing the floor is a simple
weekend project.

On another vein you might consider picking up a floor squeegee. They make
short work of clearing water and slush.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1124HAV-Floor-Sq...QQcmdZViewItem

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"Tomes" <XXtomanml@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:xqpYe.2685$q1.341@newsread3.news.atl.earthlin k.net...
> Well, what I have now is pretty much flat, with some of the cement's top
> layer gone in the center of the bays. In the winter I snow shovel the
> water
> out after it drips off the vehicles. I am guessing that I would need to
> raise the back a few inches to make it really work so the shovel can be
> used
> only outside where it belongs <grin>. I have never really worked cement
> other than setting footings, so a job like this is a bit scary to me....
> I did give some thought to using those floor mats.
> Tomes
>
> "Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
> news:be0d1$43320fb3$d8449845$30869@FUSE.NET...
>> They make cement products specifically for thin applications so you can
>> correct the pitch towards the door.
>>
>> http://www.quickrete.com/
>>
>> How much would you have to raise the back of the garage?
>>
>> --
>> .
>> Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
>> 2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
>> Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
>> .
>> "Tomes" <XXtomanml@earthlink.net> wrote in message
>> news:BBnYe.1939$vw6.1836@newsread1.news.atl.earthl ink.net...
>> > What I was thinking and I always wish I had is a floor that sloped
> towards
>> > the door. Maybe with little berms to keep the water from getting too
> mush
>> > to the sides. All the other suggestions are good ones....
>> > Tomes
>> >
>> > "Pi-Eyed Piper" <asd@asd.com> wrote in message
>> > news:vv4Ye.533546$s54.193148@pd7tw2no...
>> >> So FINALLY I'm getting a garage. 24X26 Heated, etc...
>> >>
>> >> Can anyone give me some good ideas for building? Anything I should add
>> >> on,
>> >> leave out?
>> >>
>> >> Any ideas are appreciated!
>> >>
>> >> Jason
>> >>
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>

 

I reversed the hose on my shop vac and blew out the garage and driveway
yesterday.

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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
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> Tomes did pass the time by typing:
>> Well, what I have now is pretty much flat, with some of the cement's top
>> layer gone in the center of the bays. In the winter I snow shovel the
>> water
>> out after it drips off the vehicles. I am guessing that I would need to
>> raise the back a few inches to make it really work so the shovel can be
>> used
>> only outside where it belongs <grin>. I have never really worked cement
>> other than setting footings, so a job like this is a bit scary to me....
>> I did give some thought to using those floor mats.
>
> They make an epoxy floor sealer and sell large push squeegees that work
> better
> than shovels.
>
> Or do like I do and use the leaf blower. :)
>
> --
> DougW
>

 

I reversed the hose on my shop vac and blew out the garage and driveway
yesterday.

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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:lupYe.6825$P34.6196@okepread07...
> Tomes did pass the time by typing:
>> Well, what I have now is pretty much flat, with some of the cement's top
>> layer gone in the center of the bays. In the winter I snow shovel the
>> water
>> out after it drips off the vehicles. I am guessing that I would need to
>> raise the back a few inches to make it really work so the shovel can be
>> used
>> only outside where it belongs <grin>. I have never really worked cement
>> other than setting footings, so a job like this is a bit scary to me....
>> I did give some thought to using those floor mats.
>
> They make an epoxy floor sealer and sell large push squeegees that work
> better
> than shovels.
>
> Or do like I do and use the leaf blower. :)
>
> --
> DougW
>

 

I reversed the hose on my shop vac and blew out the garage and driveway
yesterday.

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"DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
news:lupYe.6825$P34.6196@okepread07...
> Tomes did pass the time by typing:
>> Well, what I have now is pretty much flat, with some of the cement's top
>> layer gone in the center of the bays. In the winter I snow shovel the
>> water
>> out after it drips off the vehicles. I am guessing that I would need to
>> raise the back a few inches to make it really work so the shovel can be
>> used
>> only outside where it belongs <grin>. I have never really worked cement
>> other than setting footings, so a job like this is a bit scary to me....
>> I did give some thought to using those floor mats.
>
> They make an epoxy floor sealer and sell large push squeegees that work
> better
> than shovels.
>
> Or do like I do and use the leaf blower. :)
>
> --
> DougW
>

 

Hmm....
we missed an opportunity then. When we lived there my hubby's ex may have
made the grade, so to speak.

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2O|||||||O5 Liberty


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4331E1B4.1A310B0C@***.net...
: Hi Kate,
: Building permits wouldn't miss it in southern Kalifornia, but many
: contractors will overlook strange things just below the surface of the
: slap they're pouring.
: God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Kate wrote:
: >
: > I live in an 'unrestricted area'
: > Though my thought was not hazardous waste, I was thinking soapy water
from
: > washing my car, maybe a little dust or dirt now and again.
: >
: > The HW is a good thing to think of when it comes to permits - I missed
it
: > completely.
: >
: > --
: > Kate
: > 2O|||||||O5 Liberty

 

Hmm....
we missed an opportunity then. When we lived there my hubby's ex may have
made the grade, so to speak.

--
Kate
2O|||||||O5 Liberty


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4331E1B4.1A310B0C@***.net...
: Hi Kate,
: Building permits wouldn't miss it in southern Kalifornia, but many
: contractors will overlook strange things just below the surface of the
: slap they're pouring.
: God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Kate wrote:
: >
: > I live in an 'unrestricted area'
: > Though my thought was not hazardous waste, I was thinking soapy water
from
: > washing my car, maybe a little dust or dirt now and again.
: >
: > The HW is a good thing to think of when it comes to permits - I missed
it
: > completely.
: >
: > --
: > Kate
: > 2O|||||||O5 Liberty

 

Hmm....
we missed an opportunity then. When we lived there my hubby's ex may have
made the grade, so to speak.

--
Kate
2O|||||||O5 Liberty


"L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
news:4331E1B4.1A310B0C@***.net...
: Hi Kate,
: Building permits wouldn't miss it in southern Kalifornia, but many
: contractors will overlook strange things just below the surface of the
: slap they're pouring.
: God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
: mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
:
: Kate wrote:
: >
: > I live in an 'unrestricted area'
: > Though my thought was not hazardous waste, I was thinking soapy water
from
: > washing my car, maybe a little dust or dirt now and again.
: >
: > The HW is a good thing to think of when it comes to permits - I missed
it
: > completely.
: >
: > --
: > Kate
: > 2O|||||||O5 Liberty