I am converting a screened patio into a conditioned living space. The patio has a foundation that is concrete block. I am currently building concrete forms on top off/around the concrete block so I can pour a concrete cap on top. This top will serve as the top of the foundation wall for the new living space. I will be adding a sill plate on top of the new foundation cap.
The temperatures are currently ranging from the 20's to the 40's. I have placed a concrete insulation blanket on the wall/form, and extending out onto the ground that surrounds the concrete block. I was going to leave this in place for the next four days, then pour the top on Saturday morning.
I will be using Quikrete 5000 concrete mix (high early strength and rapid strength gains--walk time of 10-12 hours) along with hot water and a electric concrete mixer. The total amount of concrete should be about 4 cubic feet.
24 hours before the pour, I was going to enclose the patio with plastic and install a high btu kerosene heater with a vent fan (to avoid carbonation). I was then going to run it for one week after the pour and leave the insulation blanket in place as described.
Can anyone comment on my plans?
Thanks.
The temperatures are currently ranging from the 20's to the 40's. I have placed a concrete insulation blanket on the wall/form, and extending out onto the ground that surrounds the concrete block. I was going to leave this in place for the next four days, then pour the top on Saturday morning.
I will be using Quikrete 5000 concrete mix (high early strength and rapid strength gains--walk time of 10-12 hours) along with hot water and a electric concrete mixer. The total amount of concrete should be about 4 cubic feet.
24 hours before the pour, I was going to enclose the patio with plastic and install a high btu kerosene heater with a vent fan (to avoid carbonation). I was then going to run it for one week after the pour and leave the insulation blanket in place as described.
Can anyone comment on my plans?
Thanks.
