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22kw generator mounting pad on slope

I need to build a pad for a 22kW generator I am installing for my house. The image shows the situation. This generator is quite heavy. I plan to pour a rebar reinforced 6" pad for it. My question is--what to do to fill/retain the area in green? I…
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Drilling holes in concrete 1/2" inch apart

Went through Costco to get a generator installed. Generac 25kW. That was a mistake. The contractor they use has been nothing but problems. I got a pad poured to exact dimensions but yet these guys managed to mess up the placement of the generator.…
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What's the "right" level for the surface of a concrete pad? At, above or below grade?

Lots of information about how to lay a concrete pad, but nobody seems to address this overtly. We're building a wheelchair ramp, the bottom is to be a concrete landing slab. We are in the northeast US, so we get snow & ice (though the ramp likely…
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Proper way to pour concrete pad

I tried to research this but I could not find any information on the proper process to pour a concrete pad against a house foundation. There were three holes drilled in the foundation and rebar was inserted. Then concrete was poured. The concrete…
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Carpet and Padding Type for Exercise and Floor Pressure, Seen in Hotels

I am doing exercise, light weightlifting, aerobics, and yoga on carpet. I use exercise mat, however I noticed its not enough. What is good type of carpet and padding, that holds up to exercise pressure? I see different category types: Pad, Density,…
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Shed base: Keeping perimeter gravel in place

I'm planning on building an 8x12 shed with a gravel base. From what I've read, the gravel base should extend beyond the perimeter of the shed at least one foot on all sides, so I'll be installing a 10x14 base (or slightly larger.) Here are my…
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What is the best way to ensure new air conditioning units stay level?

We live in Northern Illinois (-20F in Winter + 1-2 ft snow to 100F summer) and have two a/c units which are now 30 years old and it is time to replace them. They are located on the north side of our house which also has all of our neighbor's yard…
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