Post by: Stein on March 24, 2016, 01:27:24 PM
Is that the going rate these days? I can buy the sacks from Lowes for $138.60 full retail.
Post by: Ice Cap on March 24, 2016, 01:31:56 PM
Post by: Jonathan_S on March 24, 2016, 01:35:45 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on March 24, 2016, 01:41:29 PM
Post by: Dhoey07 on March 24, 2016, 01:41:45 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on March 24, 2016, 01:54:03 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on March 24, 2016, 01:56:06 PM
http://beaverbark.com/concrete-mixing-buggies/
Post by: Stein on March 24, 2016, 02:05:58 PM
Here is an example, Richland, WA.:
http://beaverbark.com/concrete-mixing-buggies/
Great idea, thanks! I found on in Snohomish that is $137 for the amount I need. I'll drive and pick it up to save $225.
Post by: b0bbyg on March 24, 2016, 02:18:45 PM
Here is an example, Richland, WA.:
http://beaverbark.com/concrete-mixing-buggies/
Those look nice, Make sure whatever you rent is like what is pictured with the ability to mix.
I did a similar thing years back but it was not a buggie more a concrete cart, since it was not able to rotate and keep mixed it was pretty bad by the time I got home. Lots of little bumps caused all the rock to start settling to the bottom and only some of it came out willingly. Had to hand shovel/pick the last parts out and it was not the best experience.
Post by: nwwanderer on March 24, 2016, 02:24:16 PM
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Post by: CAMPMEAT on March 26, 2016, 01:35:55 PM
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Post by: jackelope on April 05, 2016, 02:56:43 PM
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Post by: 206 on April 05, 2016, 03:07:17 PM
Post by: jackelope on April 05, 2016, 03:59:45 PM
Tall Concrete pic taken last week. Halfway done.
That one is probably a little bigger sticker shock than what's going on here.
Geesh...
Post by: CAMPMEAT on April 05, 2016, 09:47:08 PM
Post by: tlbradford on April 05, 2016, 10:13:24 PM
Post by: Mudman on April 13, 2016, 08:29:20 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 13, 2016, 08:33:45 PM
You can try to negotiate to tailgate on a pour and get the short load fee reduced, however most companies have eliminated that option. I would pay the fee rather than mix on site, but that is just my preference, after mixing many yards of concrete over the years.
Sometimes this goes sideways when the pour in front of you misjudged the forms and the 4 yards you need they ended up using a yard of yours makes for a unsightly hole in your slab.
Post by: Crunchy on April 13, 2016, 08:44:13 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on April 13, 2016, 08:45:24 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 13, 2016, 08:46:23 PM
Any one around goldendale stay away from rapid mix :bash:
Post by: 2labs on April 13, 2016, 08:49:41 PM
You can try to negotiate to tailgate on a pour and get the short load fee reduced, however most companies have eliminated that option. I would pay the fee rather than mix on site, but that is just my preference, after mixing many yards of concrete over the years.
Sometimes this goes sideways when the pour in front of you misjudged the forms and the 4 yards you need they ended up using a yard of yours makes for a unsightly hole in your slab.
AKA. Cold joint!
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 13, 2016, 08:52:32 PM
You can try to negotiate to tailgate on a pour and get the short load fee reduced, however most companies have eliminated that option. I would pay the fee rather than mix on site, but that is just my preference, after mixing many yards of concrete over the years.
Sometimes this goes sideways when the pour in front of you misjudged the forms and the 4 yards you need they ended up using a yard of yours makes for a unsightly hole in your slab.
AKA. Cold joint!
Or the Home Depot Dash scrambling for 20+ bags of quik crete
Post by: huntandjeep on April 14, 2016, 08:31:53 PM
Are you sure its .75 yards? Must be very small shed. Thick edge should be present for anchor bolts and even if its not you have about 60 sq ft. 6x10? Down here in the Oly area I am faced with 8 yard short loads now. I cant get a truck on any small job under 450$. Method not used much is put down visqueen. Open and dump bags/concrete. add water and use garden rake to dry mix it. Use quality mix not cheaper bags of sakrete its junk. Mixing it in place saves time and money and work. Mix it wet and be patient if your new to this. I like to mix 1 bag fast set to 2 bags 80lb regular. Sets quick but not crazy fast. 20 minute work time. Also if construction is in your area stop and talk to a concrete contractor. Flip some $ and they may stop by with some extra and help ya out.:yike: 8 yard short load is crazy ! In Yakima we have a 4 yard short load ( or most do I pour so much a year I don't have to worry about that ) .
Post by: tlbradford on April 15, 2016, 11:07:27 AM
Post by: tlbradford on April 15, 2016, 11:12:18 AM
You can try to negotiate to tailgate on a pour and get the short load fee reduced, however most companies have eliminated that option. I would pay the fee rather than mix on site, but that is just my preference, after mixing many yards of concrete over the years.
Sometimes this goes sideways when the pour in front of you misjudged the forms and the 4 yards you need they ended up using a yard of yours makes for a unsightly hole in your slab.
AKA. Cold joint!
Or the Home Depot Dash scrambling for 20+ bags of quik crete
Been there. However, I only would tailgate if it was 2 yards or less and not an important pour.
Post by: huntandjeep on April 15, 2016, 01:38:00 PM
8 yard short load fee is not right. 8 yards is what a standard mixer holds. 10 yards if they have the extra wheel set and no steep hills to climb. I guess it would be about 10 years ago, I started to see some fees get added into concrete pricing. You would get "environmental fee" and "fuel surcharge" added onto each bill. Yakima has some of the highest concrete prices in the state. I couldn't believe the bids I received for the physical therapy office I am building right now.Here in Yakima the trucks can legally haul 11 yards , as for the high price :dunno: I get contractor price . Just over a $100 a yard + fuel , environmental fee and zoneage. Key in Yakima is don't use Pre Mix. They use to have competitive prices but since Newcastle bought them they stopped being so competitive.
Post by: Dhoey07 on April 15, 2016, 02:45:28 PM
8 yard short load fee is not right. 8 yards is what a standard mixer holds. 10 yards if they have the extra wheel set and no steep hills to climb. I guess it would be about 10 years ago, I started to see some fees get added into concrete pricing. You would get "environmental fee" and "fuel surcharge" added onto each bill. Yakima has some of the highest concrete prices in the state. I couldn't believe the bids I received for the physical therapy office I am building right now.Here in Yakima the trucks can legally haul 11 yards , as for the high price :dunno: I get contractor price . Just over a $100 a yard + fuel , environmental fee and zoneage. Key in Yakima is don't use Pre Mix. They use to have competitive prices but since Newcastle bought them they stopped being so competitive.
I thought Oldcastle owned Pre-mix?
Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 15, 2016, 03:35:47 PM
Post by: tlbradford on April 15, 2016, 03:51:05 PM
I think it's still Oldcastle? PreMix's concrete prices aren't that far out of line, but their crushed rock prices are obscene.
Correct, it's Oldcastle now. They bought into the market about a year and a half ago.
Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 15, 2016, 04:00:26 PM
I think it's still Oldcastle? PreMix's concrete prices aren't that far out of line, but their crushed rock prices are obscene.
Correct, it's Oldcastle now. They bought into the market about a year and a half ago.
Oldcastle has had the Yakima market for at least 4 years and I think more than that, but can't recall the exact year.
Post by: huntandjeep on April 15, 2016, 04:57:17 PM
You guys are right it's Oldcastle ( not sure why I typed Newcastle ). They've had Yakima for easily 9+ years.I think it's still Oldcastle? PreMix's concrete prices aren't that far out of line, but their crushed rock prices are obscene.
Correct, it's Oldcastle now. They bought into the market about a year and a half ago.
Oldcastle has had the Yakima market for at least 4 years and I think more than that, but can't recall the exact year.
Post by: 2labs on April 15, 2016, 05:06:14 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on April 15, 2016, 05:49:29 PM
Talking Central pre-mix? The Murphy's sold out?Yes Central Pre Mix. Oldcastle bought them , Graham and Morris , ECP ( I believe ) and a few others around Washington.
Post by: dontgetcrabs on April 15, 2016, 07:17:30 PM
I think it's still Oldcastle? PreMix's concrete prices aren't that far out of line, but their crushed rock prices are obscene.
Correct, it's Oldcastle now. They bought into the market about a year and a half ago.
Oldcastle has had the Yakima market for at least 4 years and I think more than that, but can't recall the exact year.
Dang time flies, it's been 14 years.
Post by: Mudman on April 16, 2016, 05:50:28 PM