Recyling Pays Off!

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Last week we were doing some demo inside a building that was being decommissioned. The other contractor that was taking out the conveyors was just cutting up and throwing away the nearly new belts in the dumpster. Heck, I got an idea for that!

My garage is a gravel floor, and budget right now does not allow for a new concrete floor. This is the next best thing!

Had 3 rolls about 25'-30'. Cost new was well over twice what the truck it hauled cost me, lol.

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Laying out and cutting the length:

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Laid down:

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I've never heard of a gravel garage floor? I've only ever seen cement garage floors here.

Why does your house have a paved driveway but a gravel garage floor, kind of backwards I think.

But great improvising! I like your way of thinking.
 
Recycling is the best.

I saw a someone created a machine that grinds up recyclables and can make them into furniture. If I find the link for it I will edit this post but I MUST HAVE IT.
 
Originally Posted By: Nick1994
I've never heard of a gravel garage floor? I've only ever seen cement garage floors here.

Why does your house have a paved driveway but a gravel garage floor, kind of backwards I think.

But great improvising! I like your way of thinking.


My grandmas garage had a gravel floor. I think it is less cost over pouring a slab. This was in NY which is not too far from PA, may be a northeast thing also. Not common in newer homes at all.
 
Long time ago I read that dirt floors in a garage keep cars from rusting. Somehow it must wick excessive moisture from the air on humid days.
 
Belt is good stuff...you should see the coal stuff...4mm and 3mm covers, 4-6 ply.

Old belt is worth nearly half new belt, as feedlotters buy it for flooring for their cattle.
 
Originally Posted By: Kestas
Long time ago I read that dirt floors in a garage keep cars from rusting. Somehow it must wick excessive moisture from the air on humid days.


Interesting, I would think it would be the opposite.
 
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