make sure you waterproof the outside of your concrete. I work in commercial construction management. im not sure your experience but concrete is very porous so you need vapor barrier where your concrete is below grade or water will seep through
2026-05-22 18:28:39
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Greg Edwards :
A French drain with the grade change will do. I’m an irrigation foreman, I’ve done a similar job for someone.
2026-05-22 20:34:51
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Bryan Morgan :
Drylok on outside!
2026-06-16 17:51:00
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Andresmorrra :
Don’t pour your slab on just that ground, use a layer of pea gravel then tamper it so it’s compacted and on top of that use 2 inch insulation foam sheets all over, additionally you can add fibre to your concrete or lay down a mesh if you want it stronger and you won’t need more than 3.5 inches or 4 if you just pour on top of insulation , for the pony walls on the sides if your doing it yourself no problem, but if your paying someone to form and pour it, be careful because here in Canada I’ve seen a lot of shotty work when it comes to walls.
2026-06-14 14:40:40
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Cole :
Architect here. Adding insulation beneath the concrete slab will help keep the floor from getting cold. Studies show you show add 8 inches for max insulation but you could do a couple inches.
2026-05-26 01:05:04
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Ruanj384 :
currently busy with an "underpinning" project on a client's home
2026-06-14 18:14:18
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HusbandStuff :
Love the idea and the 3D plan looks great. 🤙🏼
2026-05-22 18:09:20
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Brad Hungler :
I’m just here to read and learn for when my wife sees this and starts to get ideas. Good luck brother!
2026-06-15 22:53:07
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Thekingvicshow :
Go three feet for the pad, but go a little deeper and put in a sump pump with a float switch and a drain. That way if water does get in it goes to the drain and out with the pump
2026-05-23 14:28:32
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Jerome_Plumbs :
That’s sick dude
2026-06-14 18:44:05
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Zack :
Laid drain tile on top of P gravel along the concrete wall draining towards the back wall and then cover the drain tile with more P gravel. It keeps the drain tile from clogging with mud and it helps drain the water away from your concrete structure.
2026-06-09 03:30:56
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Angela Dorrough :
I will be watching this process. 😳
2026-06-15 15:20:45
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slur :
it nice living in a area with no HOA
2026-06-12 17:57:18
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McMietch :
Floor drain in garage
2026-06-14 19:43:06
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Felipe Nunez :
Make sure you add a sub-pump in case it does flood!! ✌️😎
2026-05-24 01:26:41
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Josh Stolber :
Make sure you check the foundation under the brick next to what you’re building if you dog down to far, the foundation won’t work anymore
2026-05-23 02:13:26
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milo :] :
bro is literally playing Minecraft irl
2026-05-25 16:57:16
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Boi :
don't know either
2026-06-15 04:56:04
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User16253784& :
Say less, I’m down for the ride.
2026-05-25 15:35:04
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forgetful2025 :
I like the lounge
2026-05-23 00:25:30
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URMUDD3R❤️ :
Definitely spend your time thinking about water, love the water proofing
2026-06-03 03:23:26
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Chicken samich :
Tiktok is the last place you should go for tips.
2026-05-23 03:08:40
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G12345 :
What do you use for AI rendering
2026-05-24 18:20:12
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James Nary :
any drain clogs no matter how good or fancy, i’d go for something that more accessible or easy to maintain to keep the water out
2026-05-25 01:05:12
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Jeff Caperton :
Sounds good to me! When can I come over and try the lounge
2026-05-22 22:24:25
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