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I'm interested in building a tool shed, not buying a pre-made, but not sure how much concrete to spec in.
Can you give me examples of what would be needed for a 6x6, 8x10, 10x12, and 12x14, shed?
At what point would I need a contractor with a truck vs me with bags of quick crete and mixer?
Can you give me examples of what would be needed for a 6x6, 8x10, 10x12, and 12x14, shed?
At what point would I need a contractor with a truck vs me with bags of quick crete and mixer?
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11-06-11, 12:11 PM
If I remember correctly, 1 yard of concrete covers 88 sq ft @ 3.5"-4" thick. You can pour the floor either way although mixing up bags can take quite awhile. Generally you can order the concrete without going thru a contractor. Do expect to pay a premium for a partial load of concrete.
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11-06-11, 03:41 PM
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Yes, 4in. will work. At 4 in. thick, 1 yard will cover 81 sq. ft. (12 in/4=3x27=81)
6x6=36/81=.44 yd.
8x10=80/81=.99 yd.
10x12=120/81=1.48 yd.
12x14=168/81=2.07 yd
Hope this helps. Good luck with your project.
6x6=36/81=.44 yd.
8x10=80/81=.99 yd.
10x12=120/81=1.48 yd.
12x14=168/81=2.07 yd
Hope this helps. Good luck with your project.
Last edited by Wirepuller38; 11-06-11 at 03:45 PM. Reason: Added info
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11-07-11, 12:03 AM
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But to elaborate on your initial question--you need to specify to a concrete supplier what strength concrete you want. If your tool shed will be used to support a large Bridgeport lathe or milling machine, I suspect 4" of 5-sack mix will be woefully inadequate (prone to cracking, etc.).
And find out what the cut-off point is to avoid a small load charge--you could form up an approach walkway to make up the difference, and save a bunch of money while getting an added benefit.
And find out what the cut-off point is to avoid a small load charge--you could form up an approach walkway to make up the difference, and save a bunch of money while getting an added benefit.
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Originally Posted by Wirepuller38
Yes, 4in. will work. At 4 in. thick, 1 yard will cover 81 sq. ft. (12 in/4=3x27=81)
6x6=36/81=.44 yd.
8x10=80/81=.99 yd.
10x12=120/81=1.48 yd.
12x14=168/81=2.07 yd
Hope this helps. Good luck with your project.
6x6=36/81=.44 yd.
8x10=80/81=.99 yd.
10x12=120/81=1.48 yd.
12x14=168/81=2.07 yd
Hope this helps. Good luck with your project.
Thanks!
Originally Posted by BridgeMan45
If your tool shed will be used to support a large Bridgeport lathe or milling machine
Hmm, I may have to update my wishlist, lol.
