Site Prep and Planning
Rebar and Reinforcement
Reinforcement helps hold concrete together once it cracks. We tie rebar and place mesh on chairs so it sits in the slab, not on the ground, and we use fiber reinforcement where it makes sense.
- TypesRebar, wire mesh, fibers
- PlacementOn chairs at the right height
- SpacingSet to the design
- UsesSlabs, walls, footings
What you get
What is included
- 1Where it belongsSteel on chairs sits in the slab so it can do its job.
- 2Right size and spacingBar size and spacing match the loads.
- 3Tied tightIntersections are tied so bars stay put during the pour.
- 4Planned lapsBars overlap by the required length.
How it works
From the first call to the last cure
We pour for homes, farms and businesses from Firestone to Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Find your city below and ask for a free estimate.
- 1Understand the projectWe talk through what is being built, the site conditions and the schedule.
- 2Measure and markThe layout is marked, utilities are located and the details are agreed.
- 3Do the groundworkGrading, base, steel, forms and drainage are done to the plan before any concrete arrives.
- 4Hand off to the pourThe crew checks everything against the plan so the pour day goes smoothly.
Good fit when
Is this the right service for you?
- Driveways and heavy slabs
- Footings and walls
- Pads for equipment
- Any slab carrying vehicles
Questions
Common questions
Does reinforcement stop cracks?
It does not stop cracks from forming, but it keeps them tight and the slab together.
Is mesh enough?
For light flatwork it can be, and heavier loads call for rebar. We pick for the project.
Goes well with
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