Prior to the final concrete pouring, the rebar is assembled in-place with the rebar chairs, slab bolsters, or wagon wheels. These rebar supports are then left in-place while the concrete is poured.

The concrete is poured onto the ground all at one time. Some foundations have post-tension cables or are reinforced with steel rods called rebar so that the slab can bear the weight of the house.

Concrete slab removal strategies depend on your slab type and whether rebar or wire meshes were used. Below, we talk about how thick you can expect your concrete slab to be and which tools you ...

If water pools in a concrete crack and freezes, it will expand and further damage the entire slab. Water can also cause the rebar inside a slab to rust. Homeowners should repair the concrete as ...

Thanks to modern materials, tile is now a durable and long-lasting option for exterior concrete patios–even in cold climates.

The type of concrete-to-concrete structural thermal breaks used consists of an insulation module penetrated by stainless steel rebar that is tied into the slab or wall reinforcement adjacent to ...

Steel can stretch, adding steel bars gives the concrete some tensile strength to go along with its compressive strength. Rebar also allows for thinner slabs and other members. Rebar or mesh ...

The carbon fiber is woven into a mesh, or as a composite material that mimics existing rebar structures. These two types of reinforcement can be combined in a composite to produce a concrete ...

The lightweight hand held system locates rebar, conduits, post-tension cables, and voids, and can be used to determine concrete slab thickness in real-time. It locates metallic and non-metallic ...

The hunt for more sustainable concrete to replace the climate change driving force of Portland cement has hit a massive leap ...

Want a sturdy foundation for your next tool shed? Consider having a concrete slab as your base. Concrete slabs are inexpensive, long-lasting and easy to install—as well as multi-purpose.