At 20:46 08/02/05 -0700, dave rann wrote:
>Fiber reinforcement actually works quite well especially on a thin (4")
>slab. The wire mesh reinforcement is extremely difficult to keep at a
>consistent level during a pour and is often stepped on and pushed to the
>bottom serving no usefull purpose. If you are paying a contractor to do
>the work, I think you will find no cost savings in using wire mesh.
Use these type of supports at about 2 foot centres:
http://www.brc-uk.co.uk/spacers/index.htm
Most competent contractors will know about them. Dave is right about the
cost savings, the cost of supply and fixing the mesh often outweighs the
premium for the fibre additive.
Nick Brearley
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