Concrete Finisher Career Guide and Counseling

Question: Can they garnish my retirement pension from the concrete finishers union if I don't pay my credit card debts.? I'm on social security disability and I had to retire early from the concrete finishers union. I do get a pension from the union but not much after they penalized me for getting out early.

Answer: no they cant

Question: Any ladys wont to start the new year off with a 5'6 160 rock hard concrete finisher with dark hair blue eyes

Answer: My answer would be try Yahoo personals since that's where I found my wife

Question: Does anyone know what the prevailing wage for concrete finishers in Oregon is?

Answer: Go to the DAVIS-BACON web site. They'll have all the info u need.

Question: are there any concrete finishers here on line now that can answer my other question?

Answer: Answered it - go check. £750 to mix on site. £600 delivered, depending on access. Obviously ballpark. This is just concrete. You probably need to prepare the ground too ask someone who knows what you're intending how deep you should lay it etc.

Question: At what temperature should a concrete blanket be applied? The weather has been below freezing and it is a debate upon when the concrete blankets should be applied. Just after the brooming or what is your suggestion? Foreman and finisher debate.

Answer: My blankets are never made of concrete, that would be very uncomfortable to sleep.

Question: Why do people answer a question by saying call a technician? Obviously calling a Licensed Contractor is not on the minds of most people asking questions on this site. They are on here to find out if there is a alternative to calling and Electricain, Plumber, AC technician, Carpenter, Concrete finisher, etc..... Why do so many people anwer a question with that stupid piece of advice? Duh....The only reason people are on her is to avoid the expense of calling the professional or to have some insight about their problem so that when they do call a pro they are not ripped off. Who in the F*** does not know how to call a professional. Please quit answering questions with that stupid obvious answer.

Answer: Because they get 2 points... =)

Question: How would I find my local Union Hall for finding a Union Construction Job? My fiance has been a concrete finisher for years for residential work in his brothers Construction Company, and he wants to find a job in the Union but we are new to Seattle and not sure where to go for Union Jobs. Any help would be apreciated. Thank you.

Answer: Here is a link to a web site that lists all the construction unions in Washington state. It will be a good start for you. Good luck!

Question: What is the best watch for a man in the construction business? This person is a concrete finisher. I have already bought him a nice watch for going out, but he really needs one for work. What do you recommend for a good, inexpensive (under $100), tough watch for a very rough, dusty job?

Answer: Timex Iron man, I have one that I've had for 7yrs and I'm an Electrician

Question: How much do Mexican laborers earn? I'm not talking about day-laborers or farm workers. I'm talking about the ones who work for brick masons, concrete finishers, landscapers, pool installers, home builders, etc. Legal or illegal (most illegals use false papers, so employers don't know they're illegal when they hire them) Looking for answers from people who actually know firsthand, not guesses and stereotypes. Please specify area, thanks.

Answer: Usually, in my area, for the skilled types you asked about, 7-9/hr, no overtime, and 60 hour weeks.

Question: do you think giving someone the pedigree on solid concrete? would do them permenant damage? if done properly it could easily knock them out. and probably a few teeth lol! i just llove that move who invented the pedigree? and did they use it as a finisher or is it triple h's?

Answer: i strongly reccomend you try it!!!

Question: im in a bind and need to make some money fast any good legal ideas? im a full time concrete finisher laid off for the winter and need to make some money unemployment just doesnt cut it. I had a hard year and this economy is not exactley good for my line of work...

Answer: Fox News has reported that online scams are up 400% Be careful what you do online - especially if you are looking for easy money. /

Question: Are there any concrete contractors looking for finishers? reply back to joefringo@yahoo.com?

Answer: Not now but once President Obama's stimulus goes through should be lots of work,

Question: considering a move to Phoenix. Construction jobs? Im a concrete finisher and equipment operator. Worked for myself for 5 years in the concrete business. Been to asu.edu, and it gives relocation info, including job types and info. Any suggestions?

Answer: I would check out some of the employment websites, I've listed a few below - and some of these I or friends have had great luck with in the past. http://www.phoenixjobs.com http://www.arizonajobs.com http://jobs.careerbuilder.com/al.ic/Arizona_Phoenix http://phoenix.jobing.com/default.asp http://azcentral.gannettonline.com/careerbuilder http://phoenix.employmentguide.com

Question: Working for the laborers Union? Does anyone happen to know how much a concrete finisher with 5 years experience will make starting out for the laborers Union in the Detroit area?

Answer: call the union and find out

Question: What to do about spots on brand new concrete countertops? We just poured concrete countertops last weekend. We bought several products from www.concreteexchange.com and followed most of Fu-Tung Cheng's recommendations from his book and video. We poured cast in place. My husband works in concrete so we felt very prepared for this project. We had professional carpenters set up the forms on top of very strong plywood and had rebar and wire mesh all over, especially in small areas like around the sink knockout and on an additional overhand we added to one side of the counter. We also had a professional finisher there to help with vibrating and leveling the top off. Everything looked great. Someone suggested a wet cure would help the curing process inside so we kept them damp and covered in burlap for a few days. After three days we took several forms off as most of them were starting to separate anyway and patched several sides with a prepackaged slurry. Again, they looked great. The following day (day 4) we started with a 100 grit diamond polishing pad to expose the aggregate working our way up through 1300grit. They were really starting to look great with nice flecks of color and really bringing out the blue dye we chose. THEN, we started noticing little spots appearing all over the surface. It almost looked like a perfectly polished, smooth finish with small fingerprints all over them. Some areas were worse than others but they are definitely taking away from the beauty of the counters. We are both just sick about them and wonder if there is anything we can do. I did a little reading on ghosting and shadowing and it doesn't seem to be either one..in my opinion. It appears in random places, not like a spot caused by rebar placement or air pockets. Could it be from the wet cure? Could it possibly go away if we polished it more? It was definitely more visible after going to higher grit pads, maybe we should have stopped sooner. Has anyone else had this problem? The counters look so great except these "smudges" totally take your eye away from the beautiful concrete and right to these spots. There is about a 1sq ft area that looks really good, it's also the area where were first started grinding. I was thinking maybe that spot was polished the most and perhaps the rest just needed more polishing. Does anyone have any ideas???

Answer: keep going and the worst you can do is try again good luck concrete is a pain sometimes good luck

Question: where can I find a woman who wants to take care of a man so that he can focus on pleasing her and always there I am a concrete finisher who does not meet many women and would like find a good woman who has settled down is looking for a man to be a lover and a handyman. I am looking to relocate i am easy going and enjoy life I am interested in marriage or living toghether I just want to settle down with a woman for the rest of my life .I am tired of being alone

Answer: you can find her...in the cartoons maybe.(bad answer...ha?)