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Old 07-20-2010, 05:41 AM
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Facing a few issues:

1) Self-leveling cement is meant for pads 1" or less so I would have to use it to top regular mortar mix.

2) The floor is out 3/4" over the 6' span. The issue is that it is also not even (flat) over the span either. Having a heck of a time figuring out how I would then build a mold that will keep the cement contained.

3) The floor is "finished". My wife spent a month doing a faux tile look and the tank project cannot damage her finish.

4) I don't know what the he** I am doing. LOL!

Shimming is starting to look better all the time.
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Old 07-22-2010, 10:20 PM
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Well.....I decided to say **** on it and shim with oak hardwood.

Some may not consider it the best alternative but it is quick, cheap (I have scrap oak) and it works for me.

Now on to the build journal.
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