Diy Garage Floor Slab

Is forming a 30 x 28 x 6 concrete slab for a garage.

Diy garage floor slab.

The first step of the layout the foundation for the garage. First we set up shuttering making absolute sure there was no way it could move even with a. This video will teach you how to form a concrete slab. First of all you need to measure the diagonals and apply the 3 4 5 rule to the corners to make sure they are right angled.

Stake and brace the side form. Use batter boards to make adjustments to the lines easily. How to dig setup pour a foundation and slab for a garage. The most expensive option is laying several courses of blocks on top of frost footings and then resting the edges of the slab on the blocks.

But this is also the most durable and long lasting option. Project step by step 16 prepare the site. Contact your local building department to see whether a permit is required and how close to the lot. Adding one course of block to a slab keeps the garage door framing farther up from the ground which may be necessary depending on the grade.

Clear concrete sealer is one the least expensive options and it s easy to apply. Cut a 2x12 to length or splice it with a cleat for one side of the concrete forms and nail it. Application is easy so it s diy friendly. It s a topical garage floor coating that helps protect against water mild chemicals oil and road salts.