I have a 55 year old house with a basement, poured concrete walls, thin floor (an inch in some places with dirt showing thru where the floor has busted) and very uneven- as much as 4 inches difference in height. I want to pour another floor on top. Can I simply pour a pea gravel mix as if I were starting anew? The basement is otherwise dry and even temperatured year round. Pointers on keeping the pour level?
Ben
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the right way? jack hammer time
O sorry
If the old one heaves and moves around with water seasons then tear it out and put in gravel first with a sump or drain. if it is stable, go ahead and pour again.
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