Nearly 20 months after we poured the concrete for the garage I’m finally getting around to stripping the cement forms that held up the garage floor. As you can see in the photos this is all overhead work so a hardhat is a must. Between wearing a hardhat all day and working overhead my neck feels like it’s been ran through the wringer. But, it’s been worth it to finally see how the concrete pour turned out. I have to say so far I’m very happy with the quality.
One portion stripped down to concrete and the joist pulled off the plywood just prior to the final stripping. Even though it’s overhead and gravity is working in my favor the ¾ plywood form is a bearcat to pull. But, when it lets go you better move out of the way fast!
A closeup of one of the grade beams. Note the round circles are the plastic shoes that held up the rebar.
I'll post more photos later when I get further along or get done with the job.
2 comments:
WOW, My neck hurts in smypathy for yours. I went to the photo blog first and thought, I was too early and would have to check out two for tomorrow. Then I wandered over to this one and now I know why. If I were you I would just stay in bed today and take aspirin. Lots of ASPIRIN.
Peace and lots of sports rub on the neck.
Marcel,
It's hard to work when you're looking up all the time. Necks weren't made to do that. I hope you are done soon so your neck can get back to normal. I enjoy following all the progress you're making on the home.
Blessings,
Mary
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