Living Our American Dream
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Blah blah blah :
It’s called deco foam, it’s definitely gonna crack tho
2026-09-01 17:47:56
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Beatdown :
it will crack
2026-09-01 17:06:17
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Living Our American Dream :
So, the first five comments are all legitimate. To address them…yes it will crack, all concrete cracks. The expansion joints, however, will eliminate cracking caused by the odd being fused to the posts and foundation. Next, no dowels because in Michigan we do NOT want the free floating surface pad attached to the foundation of the structure because weather changes will cause the pad to move but not the foundation. Finally, it’s not wrong, it’s required in cold climates and yes, the top strip is made to be removed and the top area filled with crack filler compound or a caulk of sorts. Thanks for watching!
2026-09-02 01:54:51
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nateholder4 :
That little strip is so you can pull it after concrete gets hard and fill it with caulk. That’s why it goes on top
2026-09-01 23:29:08
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nuudle8 :
Yep, the posts need to be isolated from the slab.
2026-09-02 23:51:25
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chiefthinkerupper :
Next time you may want to join the expansion joint in the middle of the post as opposed to the corner.
2026-09-02 17:39:06
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pimo :
post should be above slab not in it
2026-09-02 16:40:19
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falconer :
This is so wrong!
2026-09-01 22:50:41
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jerry_active :
Why no dowels
2026-09-02 01:27:12
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Marmiton :
Super good job🥰
2026-09-03 22:52:55
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Norsepagan :
It’s even better to burn the bottom of the post then a heavy stain
2026-09-02 02:17:39
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tylerverge :
Casting wood into the slab?!?!?? Nope. You shouldn't be sharing this. This is not the way it should be done. Unacceptable.
2026-09-02 15:54:21
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Western Canadian Proud :
Okay. Why don’t you drill the original foundation and install rebar into it so the new slab won’t drop. DIY dudes !!! don’t listen to these guys.
2026-09-03 05:48:42
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Two Soapers :
😳😳😳
2026-09-02 05:33:56
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