How Do You Frame A Concrete Floor For A Garage?
Are you finally ready for that garage you always wanted. You absolutely can do this yourself. The first step is making your concrete floor. Follow these easy steps and you will be on your way. Decide which size standard floor you want. If you choose 2×4, then it will be 4 inches thick, 2×6, then it will be 6 inches thick, and 2×8, then it will be 8 inches thick. After deciding the size of your floor, make 4 sides. Two sides will be 3 inches longer than the others. For example, if you are floor is going to be 20 feet by 20 feet, your sides need to be 20 feet, and the top and bottom need to be 20 feet 3 inches. This will give you equal sides from INSIDE to INSIDE. Now that your frame is finished. You need to square it up. The best way to do this is to do a “cross-corner square”. Measure one corner to the opposite corner. Do the same with the other two. If they do not equal, adjust the sides until they are equal distances. Level all side at the same heighth using stakes. Use your level to
