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I am in the process of designing a new home. I need space for a woodworking shop. I was considering a basement under the garage by using pre-cast concrete panels for the garage floor (Spancrete around here). I would appreciate input on this from anyone who’s installed it or had it installed for them. Are there limits to the span, do you need extra steel support, how do you finish the floor in the garage, pour topcoat, etc. Any info on the additional costs would be apreciated also. Thanks in advance.
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John,
I can tell you I have helped install them in a
custom home. It was some time ago and I am afraid
I can't help you with the name of the company or
the price.
We had a poured foundation, we left a 8" lip, in
12" wall thickness, deep enough to accomadate the
panels. A crane was hired to left each one in
place. The whole opperation went rather fast and
very smooth. I believe we coated the top with a
thin coat of concrete, my memory fails me on this
but I know we asked a lot of questions of the
company we orederd it from.
Sorry I can't be more help.
I do remember that the room below was very sound
proof, would be great for a wood shop.
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I am in the process of designing a new home. I need space for a woodworking shop. I was considering a basement under the garage by using pre-cast concrete panels for the garage floor (Spancrete around here). I would appreciate input on this from anyone who's installed it or had it installed for them. Are there limits to the span, do you need extra steel support, how do you finish the floor in the garage, pour topcoat, etc. Any info on the additional costs would be apreciated also. Thanks in advance.