Does a concrete walkway or sidewalk need rebar?

• <div><p>Whether a concrete walkway or sidewalk needs rebar depends on how it will be used. Walkways and sidewalks meant for light foot traffic don’t need rebar, and you can use wire mesh instead. But concrete surfaces that will see heavy machinery will likely need it.</p></div>

How do I maintain commercial concrete patios and walkways?

• <div><p>Regular cleaning, sealing, and crack inspections help prolong the surface’s life and maintain safety.</p></div>

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Q: Does patio installation require a permit?

• <div><p>In many cases, you will need a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-i-really-need-building-permit.htm">building permit</a> for your patio, but it depends on the type of patio. Generally speaking, any improvements to your land considered &ldquo;permanent&rdquo; will require a permit. Since a concrete patio is a permanent foundation, you will need a permit. On the other hand, a paver patio or flagstone patio usually sits over gravel and sand, are considered &ldquo;temporary&rdquo; improvements, and rarely require permits. To be safe, you should always ask your building department or your patio company if a permit will be necessary.</p></div>

Q: How much base is needed under a concrete slab?

• <div><p>You should have at least <b>4 to 6 inches</b> of compactable base under your concrete slab. Your contractor may recommend more depending on the structure.</p></div>

Q: Can professionals offer decorative options for concrete?

• <div><p>Yes, such as stamping, staining, and exposed aggregate for aesthetic appeal.</p></div>

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Starting Point Home inspection

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Starting Point Home inspection

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2014 years of experience

Starting point home inspection offers a in-depth professional report with multiple pictures of defects and highlights. We off same day/on site report printing and we accept most major credit cards, cash, and PayPal. We include a free 90 day home warranty(to home buyer) and 120 day warranty(to home seller). Also your inspection report comes in a professionally organized 3 ring binder. Starting point home inspection wants you to know what the home is all about.

Sorensons Concrete

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Sorensons Concrete

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Small family owned and operated business that specializes in all of your concrete needs! Always looking to make you happy and make your dream come true!

Gossco Construction is a General Contracting company that self performs carpentry work. We construct projects as big as restaurants and as small as decks. We specialize in completing projects on time and within budget. We pride ourselves in providing a quality product and customer satisfaction.

Patios questions, answered by experts

In many cases, you will need a building permit for your patio, but it depends on the type of patio. Generally speaking, any improvements to your land considered “permanent” will require a permit. Since a concrete patio is a permanent foundation, you will need a permit. On the other hand, a paver patio or flagstone patio usually sits over gravel and sand, are considered “temporary” improvements, and rarely require permits. To be safe, you should always ask your building department or your patio company if a permit will be necessary.

You should have at least 4 to 6 inches of compactable base under your concrete slab. Your contractor may recommend more depending on the structure.

Yes, such as stamping, staining, and exposed aggregate for aesthetic appeal.

Whether a concrete walkway or sidewalk needs rebar depends on how it will be used. Walkways and sidewalks meant for light foot traffic don’t need rebar, and you can use wire mesh instead. But concrete surfaces that will see heavy machinery will likely need it.

Regular cleaning, sealing, and crack inspections help prolong the surface’s life and maintain safety.

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