Previous homeowner had a gate here that he removed at some point and cut off the bolts at the ground. We want to replace the gate, but I'd rather use these holes since they also line up with holes in the wall.
Any chance I can get these bolt removed? I have some screw extractor bits but they don't seem to make any progress into the metal bolts.
You'd have to know exactly what style those are to remove them.
They are more than likely some type of expansion bolt and will not be coming out.
Extremely doubtful you could drill them out.
Thanks...that's kind of what I was thinking. So the next question....if I was going to just drill new holes and put in new bolts, what is the best kind to use in this situation?
They look to me to be like PJMax suggested. If so, you won't be able to pull them, but if the hole was drilled all the way through to the concrete you might be able to drive them down into the soil. Don't beat on them too hard because if they're not all the way through you could break off a decent piece of concrete on the bottom side of the pour, but take use a hammer and drift to see if you're lucky enough for them to go down.
During this summer, I have a project that I need to get on its way and I am doing my research now. I will have half of my driveway demo and redone. I am planning to hire a concrete contractor to do this project.
First, how much will this cost for half of a driveway or how much to demo and repour concrete for the entire driveway? I am weighing between doing the entire thing or just half depends on the cost.
Second, the reasons for redoing is because I want to put in 4 sleeves for removable bollards to minimize the impact of a crash if some idiot might drive through my garage since I live at a T. Each bollard costs about $700. I was going to buy an old car and just park on the driveway. However, I did the math and it seems to come out about the same, including registration and smog checks. I also think 4 bollards are probably more sturdy. If you can think of a more cost effective way, please share. The goal is not to stop a moving vehicle completely but minimize the impact.
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Third, in addition to the above, I would like to run a water pipe from the source (left side of driveway) to the plants (right side of the driveway). What type of pipe should I use? Not PCV right, more like Copper and what is the size in diameter?
Fourth, I would like to run electrical, same as the water pipes. What type of conduit should I run?
Fifth, there are some cracks in the driveway but not severe.
Thank You
I'm planning to do an acid stain on the concrete floor of my two room basement (and possibly the garage floor too). The floor is in good shape but in one of the rooms the floor has been painted (and sealed I believe) and I'm pretty sure the floor in the other room has been sealed. Hard to tell, but when dropping water onto it, it seems to stand there and not get absorbed quickly. It doesn't bead up either though.
Anyhow, I figure I need some sort of solvent to remove all the paint and sealer. I'd rather not pay someone to do this, as I'd like to get it done soon and without much expense. I have a respirator mask, goggles and gloves, so will be well protected. There are a few windows in the basement too, so it's got SOME ventilation. I want to use a product that will get the stuff up as easily as possible. Am I asking too much here? Is this likely to be a back breaking endeavor or if using the right product should I be able to get the stuff up pretty easily?
Product recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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