Why are the requirements for slab edge insulation tucked away “down the back” of the NCC’s Housing Provisions (13.2.6(4)), when the rest of the information regarding slab design is up front ...
The two big factors that decide how much concrete you’ll need are the size and depth of your job. Here is how much one cubic yard covers: A 4-inch thick slab with an 81-square-foot area A 5-inch thick ...
Wire mesh +$0.35 Reinforces the slab’s strength. Vapor barrier +$0.50 Protects the concrete from any moist soil underneath Increase to 6 inches +$0.84 Increases the slab’s strength and weight ...
The recently built house just down the road from the Hill Country Arts Foundation — and its faux Stonehenge — is a looker. With shed roofs angling away from one another and separated by ...
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) has taken the lead on the production of new guidance for reinforced concrete transfer slabs because of concerns about a knowledge deficit across ...
The building’s curved design presented several construction challenges to the Rogers-O’Brien-led project team, such as an exposed slab edge on the concrete. An exterior insulation and finish ...
To paint concrete successfully, so that it looks good and lasts a long time, proper preparation is key. If you are tired of looking at a dingy concrete garage floor or patio, you can update the ...