Understanding monolithic slab requires examining multiple perspectives and considerations. Rebar in slab on grade code requirement - Contractor Talk. I'm looking in the IRC 2021 and can't find any requirement for rebar or welded wire mesh being placed in the flat work of a monolithic slab. I understand the footing rebar requirements and they are apparent in the book but I don't see anything regarding the slab itself. I know architects spec... Monolithic Slab foundation drain tile placement - Contractor Talk. Where does the drain tile go for a monolithic slab foundation?
My contractor built a 10 inch ledge on the exterior side of the foundation wall for some reason, and the drain tile was installed there. Now we have a big leak problem at the bottom of the wall, at slab level, and no where else... Monolithic slab with turned down edges - Contractor Talk. In this context, i am about to pour my first monolithic slab for a carport I am rebuilding and expanding. It was 12x24 and will be expanded to 24x24.
My questions are regarding the perimeter where it will be "turned down" for added strength, thicker than the typical 5" slab in the "field" portion. any tips on forming a monolithic slab - Contractor Talk. Monolithic slab Hi guys took me some time to get my head round the term MONOLITHIC SLAB (Thick brit,2nations separated by a common language)Sounds like some thing out of a spielberg movie.Checked some back posts and I think I`ve got it now your talking about a slab and foundation in 1 pour. big crack in 2 week old MONO Foundation | Contractor Talk .... An 8' x 8' slab would not need control joints.
You would not use expansion joint in a single monolithic pour like that. Monolithic means the footing and slab are poured all at once, meaning no cold joint between footing & slab. When you say the mono part is 3 ft deep and 16 inches wide, do you mean the footing is 3' deep & 16" wide? monolithic slab vs Block Slab | Contractor Talk - Professional .... Similarly, i would like to read some opinions about slab on grade vs footing, block, and slab. that is bidding on my project is pushing slab on...
Monolithic Slab - Contractor Talk. When you're pouring a monolithic slab what dimensions do you typically like to see for the footings when you're in a state with frost protection codes. This perspective suggests that, i am in Michigan so we like to go 48" down for frost protection. I didn't think a monolithic slab had to be poured down to that depth. Pole barn on slab - Contractor Talk.
If your pouring monolithic slab why not just build a traditional wall? Furthermore, seems like if would be much easier to get the same end result. Frost Protection on Monolithic Slab?
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