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Post by Johnniemac on Mar 17, 2015 19:53:32 GMT -4
My garage floor doesn't have a drain of any kind. As the grand lives in there, I constantly have to sqeegie the floor which is a pain. This morning there was near an inch collected. I'm gonna slice a hole or two to get rid of the water from run off/melt. I have the snow hates
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Post by mostheman on Mar 17, 2015 23:04:57 GMT -4
Generally the slab is on gravel and you can just core a hole through the slab and let the water drain out and perk through the material.
Just watch out for oil/fuel releases and the like.
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Post by bacon on Mar 19, 2015 12:26:22 GMT -4
Generally the slab is on gravel and you can just core a hole through the slab and let the water drain out and perk through the material. Just watch out for oil/fuel releases and the like. Holy crap. Really? My last house had a garage with a drain in the centre and it was friggin awesome. My new place, the water just sits there. I am constantly squeegying my floor. I never thought I could just drill a hole. You're right, it's just gravel under there....
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Post by mostheman on Mar 19, 2015 13:18:11 GMT -4
Well it can be that simple but you have to realize that it won't be the same as having a floor drain and 4" sch 40 running out.
For most cases it will be fine for snow melt and whatnot. I drilled 3 or 4 1/2 holes in the low spots and plug them with ear plugs when I undercoat and whatnot. They do plug up but a piece of coat hanger usually is enough to fish out the obstruction or break up the scum.
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Post by thumper on Mar 20, 2015 7:18:27 GMT -4
You aren't worried about the drilled holes causing your flooring to start cracking a break away?
I don't really know anything about cement but I think I would be worried about that
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Post by mostheman on Mar 21, 2015 15:31:58 GMT -4
I haven't seen a garage floor that hasn't cracked within 3 or 4 years. Round penetrations or Drilling holes are less prone to cracking due to geometry. And as far a weakening the slab with drain holes....generally it isn't an issue. Cracking is usually due to not having organized crack control in the slab when constructed or the reunfotcement in the slab isint adequate to control cracking. In short drill a 2 to 4" hole and grout a drain into it. Or drill smaller holes and plug them with earplugs when you want them sealed
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Post by Johnniemac on Mar 23, 2015 9:01:57 GMT -4
I poked a couple 1/2 holes and the water is draining. I did need to rod them out a few times tho. Plans for a larger drain on my next days off
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Post by badwithcomputer on Mar 23, 2015 11:28:10 GMT -4
Well!! isn't that something! I went back and forth on doing this is as well because I was worried about cracking. I think the floor for my garage was poured in '95. I just noticed a hair crack last year. It's not heaving but it's there. Now that I know popping a few strategic holes in it wont hurt it, I think I'll give it a go!
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Post by mostheman on Mar 23, 2015 13:29:25 GMT -4
Well!! isn't that something! I went back and forth on doing this is as well because I was worried about cracking. I think the floor for my garage was poured in '95. I just noticed a hair crack last year. It's not heaving but it's there. Now that I know popping a few strategic holes in it wont hurt it, I think I'll give it a go! A little early to break the seal on the F150 isint it?
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Post by Dewie on Mar 23, 2015 13:34:07 GMT -4
Well!! isn't that something! I went back and forth on doing this is as well because I was worried about cracking. I think the floor for my garage was poured in '95. I just noticed a hair crack last year. It's not heaving but it's there. Now that I know popping a few strategic holes in it wont hurt it, I think I'll give it a go! A little early to break the seal on the F150 isint it? There is still salt on the roads! BE CAREFUL!
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Post by badwithcomputer on Mar 23, 2015 13:43:30 GMT -4
hahaha you guys are HILARIOUS!but you're right, it probably wont be coming out until middle of April now.
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Post by Sandboxcowboy on May 20, 2015 10:46:22 GMT -4
Don't quote me on this but I had a conversation with building inspector 10yrs ago and Garage floor drains are a no-no according to building codes then which were just changed. Again this was a long while ago and in a different county. Just Something to ponder especially if you have any notion of trying to sell the property in the future I think the floor drain is excellent idea as long as you can contain any hazmat type leaks from going into the ground. Cheers justin.
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Post by Jeepy on May 20, 2015 18:46:52 GMT -4
I have heard the same thing Justin and was told if you have a floor drain to fill it with cement prior to selling a property.
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Post by Nightpath on May 20, 2015 19:34:35 GMT -4
They assume all sorts of nasty will be going into it and hurting the environment. A big no-no, but who ever comes by to inspect a garage?
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Post by Johnniemac on May 21, 2015 16:41:34 GMT -4
They assume all sorts of nasty will be going into it and hurting the environment. A big no-no, but who ever comes by to inspect a garage? Garage inspectors most likely
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