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I am developing a new concrete and have a local engineer doing the research on it so I can get my processes and material approved by my states building code. I am going to be building houses with 18&#; solid reinforced walls and I am looking at various types of form systems from shop built forms to manufactured forms. I want a system that can easily be taught to carpenters and and as easy on the back as possible. One system I have found is the Gates horizontal rod system. Has anyone had experience with this system. If so what do you think of it, I am trying to get the cost of the forms to be as low as possible, I have a millwork shop in which I could set up to rout all the form boards to accept the snap ties ( saving me having to buy a form system by doing it my self ). I have found a source for 2&#; x 12&#; x 3/4&#; 7 ply form board and am waiting for a price quote. I need a system that is 12&#; because my designs have my ceilings between 10&#; and 11&#; 6&#; . The gates system looks good to me because there is no 2 x 4 frame adding to the weight or metal ribs adding to the expense. Gates says that they can produce forms that don&#;t need framing, ribs or wailers because of the rod system and the extra snap ties that they use.
If you have had experience with this system or a better and cheaper way, please share your expertise.
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A higher number means it will be thinner and easier to spread around in the forms. For an average residential job a 5&#; slump will do just fine. It is always best to have the slump set from the batch plant. We can adjust the slump on-site by adding water, but this can damage your mix. Adding 1 gallon of water per 1 yard of concrete will lower the strength up to 200 psi. 

Interior or Exterior: The type of concrete mix will vary depending if the project is indoors or outdoors. Concrete used for an exterior application will often require entrained air. Entrained air is tiny air bubbles in the ready-mix that helps reduce the chance of cracking during the freeze / thaw cycle of the seasons. Interior mix usually does not need to have entrained air due to not being exposed the elements. This post isn&#;t meant to cover the final surface finish, but keep in mind that it is not recommended to slick finish an entrained mix. So if you are intending to have a smooth or polished finish don&#;t order with entrained air.

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Unloading the Concrete: We will ask if your job site is accessible to the mixer truck, if there are any obstacles or hazards, and how you are going to unload the concrete from the truck. This previous post has all the information you will need to help you answer this question. Long story short, you can pour direct from the truck, use wheelbarrows, rent a Georgia Buggy, or hire a pump truck. The important things to consider when choosing a method are; the time it will take to unload, the safety of the truck and job site, and how accessible are the forms with the option you choose.

Washout Area: All concrete delivery companies require the job site to provide an area for the driver to washout the truck after pouring. It is illegal to wash concrete into the street or storm drain. We require a contained area that will not allow the liquid to seep or drain into surrounding areas. Good options are a wheelbarrow or even a cheap plastic kiddie pool.

Give us a call when you are ready. We would be honored to be your concrete supplier. Call Rocket Concrete at (980)281- to schedule a delivery. We proudly deliver ready-mix concrete to Charlotte, NC and the entire surrounding area.

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