quikcolin
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Hey guys,
I'm looking to install garage tiles in my double garage. Costco has a hell of a deal on them, and I'm trying to decide on whether I should go with vented or solid? I live in Canada, although my mustang is parked and stored under it's cover all winter, the other side of the garage is used for my daily driver (CX9). In the winter snow, sand, salt and debris come into the garage and collect on the concrete floor. Come spring I need to sweep this mess out, which is like setting off a dust bomb.
I've read mixed options online which tile is better for snowy climates. I understand that vented tiles allow the water to drain away, but at the same time it will collect all that sand, salt and garbage my winter driver brings into the garage each day. Which will require me to lift the tiles come spring... or at the very least shop vac what I can from the vents in the tile. On the other hand, solid tiles won't collect the sand and grim under the tile, but will require sweeping come spring, which might make clean up a little easier...
I was hoping that by installing vented tiles that it MIGHT cut down on dust that seems to be prevalent in my garage all summer long. I can't get away form it. Was hoping the dust would fall into the vents and perhaps limit the fallout on my black car. But if it means every spring I have a nightmare of a job lifting and cleaning the collection of street grim, it might not be worth the trade off?
Anyhow, any input is appreciated.
I'm looking to install garage tiles in my double garage. Costco has a hell of a deal on them, and I'm trying to decide on whether I should go with vented or solid? I live in Canada, although my mustang is parked and stored under it's cover all winter, the other side of the garage is used for my daily driver (CX9). In the winter snow, sand, salt and debris come into the garage and collect on the concrete floor. Come spring I need to sweep this mess out, which is like setting off a dust bomb.
I've read mixed options online which tile is better for snowy climates. I understand that vented tiles allow the water to drain away, but at the same time it will collect all that sand, salt and garbage my winter driver brings into the garage each day. Which will require me to lift the tiles come spring... or at the very least shop vac what I can from the vents in the tile. On the other hand, solid tiles won't collect the sand and grim under the tile, but will require sweeping come spring, which might make clean up a little easier...
I was hoping that by installing vented tiles that it MIGHT cut down on dust that seems to be prevalent in my garage all summer long. I can't get away form it. Was hoping the dust would fall into the vents and perhaps limit the fallout on my black car. But if it means every spring I have a nightmare of a job lifting and cleaning the collection of street grim, it might not be worth the trade off?
Anyhow, any input is appreciated.
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