ᐅ Concrete slab for equipment/storage room. What options are possible? Any advice?

Created on: 14 Apr 2013 19:18
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TomTom1
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TomTom1
14 Apr 2013 19:18
Hello!

Originally, only a carport was planned, but now a masonry storage room with dimensions of 3.50 x 4.00 m (11.5 x 13.1 ft) is to be added.

Since a 20 cm (8 inches) layer of crushed stone has already been applied and compacted, I would rather not dig down to the frost line manually 🙁 for the foundation, but prefer to reinforce the slab instead.

Question: With this base acting as a capillary break layer, what would a suitable concrete slab look like? Is reinforcement with 2 steel mesh mats sufficient? Any additional advice?

Thank you,
TomTom1
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Wastl
15 Apr 2013 10:25
Quick question: why not use paving stones as flooring?
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TomTom1
15 Apr 2013 12:01
Wastl schrieb:
Quick question: why not use paving stones as the floor covering?

Hello!

The discussion wasn’t about the floor covering, but the ground itself. You can’t build a wall directly on paving stones.

Best regards,
TomTom1.