16
Switched from a 6-foot to a 10-foot level for foundation checks last year...
It was a pain to move around at first, but the longer sight line caught a dip in a slab that the shorter one missed. Anyone else find a specific job where a bigger tool was the only way to go?
3 comments
Log in to join the discussion
Log In3 Comments
ryan_hart3829d ago
Honestly, I've had the opposite happen. For most of my foundation checks, especially in tight crawl spaces, that 10-footer would be a total nightmare. I found a good 4-foot level and a straight edge gets me there just fine for spotting those gradual dips, you just have to be methodical and overlap your checks. The big one stays on the truck unless it's a wide open new pour.
2
kevinm1729d ago
Yeah the "big one stays on the truck" thing is so true for a lot of gear. People love buying the pro stuff but half the time the simpler tool is just easier to get the job done.
7
wade_anderson29d ago
Seriously, a ten foot level? That feels like bringing a fire hose to put out a candle. Most foundation issues you'd catch with a shorter level and some common sense. Sounds like a hassle just to find one rare dip.
1