The Truth About Doweling Concrete Slabs!
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2024
- In this episode of Concrete Edge on Deco-Crete TV, Jeff dives into the age-old question: when should you dowel concrete slabs together? With insights and practical advice, Jeff navigates the complexities of slab connections, addressing key considerations such as foundation type and environmental factors. Whether you're a seasoned contractor or a DIY enthusiast, this episode provides valuable guidance on ensuring the longevity and stability of your concrete projects. Don't miss out on this essential knowledge - watch now and elevate your concrete game!
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Great info. Have a fun weekend.
You too, brother!!! Thanks for the comment!✌️
That little office snippet actually made me laugh out loud. Nice work, fellas!
Hahaha.....Thanks Cory!!! Have a great weekend! 👊
Attended the expo this year for the first time and it was great! Looking forward to the next one for sure. Anyways, when it comes to pinning into foundations, we always pin at the bottom of the slab (top of the gravel base) so that the slab cannot settle, but still can move up. What are your thoughts?
Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you enjoyed the expo!! Pinning into the foundation underneath the slab is a good way to keep the concrete from settling. We used to do that on steps and every now & then on patios. We would put the pins just under the top of the gravel base, so the concrete wouldn't actually touch them. The important thing is that the slab itself is not tied to the foundation. We ended up switching to a piece of angle iron on steps, and it works great. Here's a link to our Technique of the Week video on it. Thanks for watching!!!
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@@DecoCreteTV nice, I like that! Thanks for sharing
Ive walked on the slabs at yur shop
Thanks Bobby!! We always love hearing from you! Have a great weekend, brother!!👊
Every commercial project I’ve been on requires floating slabs to be tied into building with dowels at all door openings. Without that, how are you supposed to prevent frost from heaving the slab to the point the door doesn’t even open?
Your example works because your slab is 2” below your door threshold and you have the room but that is not ADA compliant and on commercial projects your sidewalk needs to meet with the finished floor of the building.
Thanks for the feedback! If it's spec'd for the job, then you have to do it! Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!
When i dowel 2 slabs together i aleays use epoxy coated rebar dowels. Concrete always shrinks a bit and your going to get moisture in between causing the rebar to rust.
Thanks for the comment!!!
No need to put in stupid TV clips. It doesn't enhance your video.
Maybe watch less tv,
Thanks for the feedback!!