Imagine you're building a house and halfway through pouring the concrete, you realize the measurements are totally off. Would you try to fix it on the spot or scrap it and start fresh? Curious how you'd handle this kinda mess...
Had something similar happen when building my workshop—measurements were off by a good few inches. Tried patching it up mid-pour, but honestly, it just made things worse. Ended up biting the bullet and starting fresh... painful, but worth it long-term.
Yeah, trying to fix mistakes mid-pour is usually a losing battle. Honestly, I've seen people try to salvage a foundation that's off by even less than a few inches, and it almost always comes back to bite them later—doors not closing right, uneven floors, you name it. Starting over sucks in the moment, but long-term you'll thank yourself. Better to swallow the cost upfront than live with constant reminders of that shortcut every time you step into your workshop...
You're spot-on about foundations—it's one of those things where precision really matters. I've seen similar situations, and honestly, the courage to start over is commendable. It takes real foresight to recognize when a quick fix just won't cut it. Plus, from a sustainability standpoint, getting it right the first (or second!) time means fewer resources wasted down the line on repairs or adjustments.
A friend of mine once had to redo an entire slab because of a minor miscalculation. He was frustrated at first, but now he jokes that his workshop floor is the most level surface in town. Sometimes setbacks like these become valuable lessons and even points of pride later on. Hang in there—your future self will definitely appreciate your commitment to quality and long-term thinking.
I totally get that frustration because I've been there myself. When I built my shed, I rushed the prep work and ended up with a foundation that was off by just a couple inches. At first, I thought I'd just shim it or something, but the more I thought about it, the more it bugged me. Eventually, I tore it all out and started fresh. Definitely annoying at the time, but looking back, I'm glad I didn't settle. Better a weekend of extra work now than years of regret later, right?
