All Forum Posts by: Mark Shelstad

I had a similar problem but was told about film one can buy an apply that covers the code. The inspector actually was the one who told me. I bought some (shop carefully) that I was sure was up to code and installed on my bath window. Bingo! Is a bit tricky to install but with patience you'll get it done. Good luck.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Purchase price: $230,000
Cash invested: $125,000
Sale price: $420,000

Gut rehab of Chicago bungalow. Build out of basement. New mechanical systems , roof, windows, etc

@Joe Splitrock Thanks. Here the garage floors on detached garages are usually a monolithic pour with the outside 12-18" thickened so as to act like a foundation. My thought is to cut the center area, leaving the thickened portion (which is under the walls anyway), drill and insert rebar, then pour the new floor. The cracks are large and it looks like someone in the past skimmed the surface already.

Jaron thanks for your thoughts-I agree.

Thanks JD- this is a flip of a nice house so will need a poured floor. I will likely do the whold pad-not just a skim since the cracks go all the way through.

Will anyone with direct experience cutting out, and re-pouring a badly cracked garage floor please comment on the success of the job. Was rebar attached to the remaining perimeter foundation prior to pouring? I dont want too replace the garage but would like to fix the floor.

Thanks Alecia- good info

Will,  Cali is way over the top with regulations. In fact, a small area that is ventilated will blow out any harmful dust. We are not talking about working in a shipyard for 30 years.

Not sure if I need a certified group. Really dont want to pay for all the red tape.

Thanks John