Reverse Dentistry

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What a week to start a project like this. Within 60 minutes of starting to work on this at 6:30 a.m., I am soaked with sweat just as if I had just come out of a swimming pool. I move slowly and the breeze helps but it doesn't take long before I am completely dehydrated and in need of a fresh set of clothes. I have gotten the cracks all sealed to prevent concrete from oozing out the bottom of the forms and now need to pound in a lot more stakes and do bracing on the back side especially. Concrete is very heavy and exerts a lot of force. I am also going to see about getting a load of sand delivered while the ground is dry to help level out the interior of the form so not as much concrete is needed. The rest of the week is supposed to be just as hot so work sessions will be early in the morning and short in duration. Then we have a few days off for one last vacation before school starts and then the following week is supposed to be 15 degrees cooler on average so I hope to finish up everything and get in touch with my concrete guy. Maybe by September, I will be able to start framing.

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  1. Toirdhealbheach BeucailAugust 18, 2021 at 7:02 AM

    Ed, this is my problem with summer projects here as well. If we are not done by 10 AM, it will not get done that day.

    It does look nice and green though!

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    1. EdAugust 18, 2021 at 2:55 PM

      Things have browned up nicely since I took that photo!

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  2. KellyAugust 18, 2021 at 10:48 AM

    We had a new roof put on our house last week. They began by 6:00 each morning and stopped before lunch. Miserably hot work.

    Don't let yourself dehydrate!

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    1. EdAugust 18, 2021 at 2:56 PM

      I can't imagine working on top of an asphalt roof during this!

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  3. MargaretAugust 18, 2021 at 1:30 PM

    I'm exhausted even reading this. I don't do well in the heat; I'm not used to it.

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    1. EdAugust 18, 2021 at 2:57 PM

      I'm not as good at working in it as I was when I was younger. Nor am I as inclined!

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  4. Honolulu AuntyAugust 18, 2021 at 1:50 PM

    It will all be worth it when it is done. btw, what are the temperatures out there?

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    1. EdAugust 18, 2021 at 2:57 PM

      When I wrote this post, I think it was in the low 90's but the humidity was pretty near 100%. The latter is what really takes it out of me.

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  5. AnvilcloudAugust 18, 2021 at 2:16 PM

    Yeah. I was thinking as I was reading that September might be a good month to do this.

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    1. EdAugust 18, 2021 at 2:58 PM

      With my luck, it will be an early winter!

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  6. Grey MobiusAugust 18, 2021 at 3:31 PM

    I wouldn't use sand but use tamped crushed limestone - it won't shift as easily as sand

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  7. RedAugust 18, 2021 at 6:06 PM

    You will cool off. It was 3 C this morning in my town in Alberta Canada.

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  8. Yorkshire PuddingAugust 19, 2021 at 6:13 AM

    You know a lot more about these things than I do but don't you need to dig out the turf inside your frame before the concrete is poured in? I thought you would have to sink it slightly below ground.

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  9. Jeff August 19, 2021 at 3:35 PM

    I am longing for cooler weather, but living here ain't nothing like the GA coast! Looks like a nice sized shed

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  10. KayAugust 25, 2021 at 1:45 AM

    I shall love seeing the process of you building this. I’m in awe of your talents.

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  11. KayAugust 25, 2021 at 1:48 AM

    OK, I showed it to Art and he is totally 100% impressed. I think he’d love to come and see you build it.

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