How thick should a concrete basement floor be?

• <div><p>The average thickness of a concrete basement floor should be 4 to 6 inches. The thickness of a concrete basement floor depends on your area’s building codes, the type of concrete you’re using, the load capacity, and the base flooring materials. Most residential basements require a minimum of 4 inches for standard foot traffic and light storage. </p></div>

What is the lifespan of concrete floors?

• <div><p>Concrete floors can last 50 to 75 years or more when properly sealed and maintained. Some concrete finishes, like polished concrete, will need to be refinished periodically—depending on the finish and foot traffic, you may need to refinish or reseal your concrete floors every five to 20 years. Keeping the concrete properly sealed will prevent damage and extend the lifespan of your concrete floors. </p></div>

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Q: How thick should exposed aggregate concrete be?

• <div><p>A layer of exposed aggregate concrete should be 1 to 2 inches thick if you&rsquo;re installing it on top of existing concrete. If you&rsquo;re pouring a new slab with the finish, slab thickness will depend on the application. Exposed aggregate concrete driveways should be 4 to 6 inches thick in most cases or 8 to 12 inches for commercial vehicles. Sidewalks, patios, and walkways should be 4 inches thick. </p></div>

Q: Can you put too much rebar in concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put too much rebar in concrete. Too much reinforcement can cause strain in the concrete, leading to cracking. Air pockets can also form in the gaps between rebar when concrete fails to fill the space properly. The placement and installation of rebar is a specialized skill, so consult an experienced pro before proceeding.</p></div>

Q: How much weight does a 4-inch concrete slab support?

• <div><p>A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you&rsquo;re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.</p></div>

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Brandon and his crew worked with me to build a 25 year dream I had in my head. His professionalism and fabrication skills were incredible. They installed a retainer wall, 58 yards of concrete complete with grading and base, increased my concrete front porch along with incidentals. Then Brandon...
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High Standards Concrete lives up to their name in quality of service, extra effort and efficiency. Joe Lawing the owner was on site making sure everything was accurate and inspections were passed smoothly with no complications. He makes being impressive and doing well for the customer an...
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I hired Picasso Construction because, out of the several companies I interviewed, they were the only ones who could do the ENTIRE job: Flat and vertical concrete sawcut, concrete and block demo and removal, site grading and dirt removal, as well as the new concrete work - form, pour and finish. ...
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DG concrete did a great job. He even help identify someone to fix my fence.
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In my ten years as an Interior Designer, I have never encountered such an unprofessional business. Which unfortunately, I had to deal with during renovations to my own house First, the owner, Mojy convinced us to use metal Schluter pieces to finish our tub surround, as opposed to using a...
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They showed up at about 8am the hole for the new septic tank was dug the day before it was there by 11am leveled and connected and they were done by 12 noon. The tank was inspected on 01/12/2015 and ok'ed by inspector and they were back by 1230the same day and covered the tank they did an...
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