The rebar in the "flatwork" isn’t an "Upgrade" with us it's our standard practice!
The rebar in our 4’ concrete walls is 24” on center vertical and 18” on center horizontal, 8’ wall rebar is 16” on center vertical and 18” on center horizontal. That is strong!
Code requirements set the “minimum standards” in which a home can be built. We don’t build homes by the “minimum standards” our homes exceed code requirements!
We believe that a quality concrete job requires proper site preparation. Many problems can be avoided by this stage which includes: excavation, compacting, granular fill and added reinforcement (steel rebar).
Concrete: Building the foundation of your house is one of the most important tasks in construction. If the foundation is not properly laid then the entire structure will be unstable.
All of our flat concrete is poured with 4,000 psi concrete. Not 3,000 psi like others!
We use rebar placed 24” on center vertically and horizontally in our basement floors, driveways, garage floors, patios and pads. The rebar is placed on "chairs" so it stays in the ideal position while pouring for maximum strength. Sidewalks have double rows of rebar.
None of the rebar in our flat work is a code requirement and neither is the 4,000 psi concrete. Then why do we do it? It's another quality step to assure that our clients never have a problem and simply, it’s just better!
Of course, we compact the fines with a plate compactor prior to placing the rebar mat to assure there will be not settling of the concrete.
2009 Rapid City Business of the Year !
R. Chris Howie & Darin R. Howie
