Concrete Slab

A concrete slab is fundamental for every construction project. It is essential to keep the foundation of your house stable and sturdy. Building a house or a driveway without a concrete slab will make it impossible for the contractor to create a level foundation. A high-quality concrete slab will surely give your home the strong start that it needs. 

Cost-effectiveness- One of the benefits of using concrete slabs is its affordability. The reason why it is not as expensive as other slabs is that the materials used to make it are not too costly. Constructing a concrete slab doesn’t require deep excavation as well as foundation wall. Without these steps, the production of concrete slab takes less time, which means less money spent on the workforce.  

Stability– Proper construction and pouring of a concrete slab are essential to having a level ground to which the house will be constructed.  A quality slab is a foundation for the structure above to be level and stable.  

Safety– Concrete slabs are fire-resistant, which makes it a sound barrier for radon gas before it gets into your property. 

Insulation– You can benefit a lot from the concrete slab, especially in the summer days. The concrete will absorb the humidity from the environment, which will make the temperature around the slab colder. At times when the temperature around the slab is colder, the concrete will release the heat, which will make the temperature in your house much warmer. 

Strength- Concrete is a highly durable construction material, but it can still be further strengthened by installing a steel mesh or fiber reinforcements to it. Different strengths apply to different types of constructions, but the standard strength is 4500 psi. 

Slabs can be identified into three types, namely waffle raft, stiffened raft, and pier and slab. We will help you identify the type of slab that best meets the requirement of your specific construction project. 

Stiffened raft- This type of slab is the most common as it is the simplest to create.  It is poured in one effort with internal re-bar to provide rigidity as well as having finished edges.  

Waffle raft– It is critical that the slabs don’t move while it’s being poured, which is why grid stiffening ribs are used to fasten them in place. The slab is placed on top of the ground instead of within it.