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The typical range for concrete patio costs is $1,760 to $4,812, with a national average of $3,274. Patio size, shape, design, labor, permits, geographic location, site preparation, accessibility, and ...

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Out of the gate, I'll say, I'm thinking wood. But, the idea of concrete is still lingering in my brainpan. With that in mind...has anyone here poured a raised concrete slab, or gotten pre-cast slabs, ...

The concrete slab can be thought of as the wearing cap for the building pad and base course. A well compacted and smooth subgrade is critical to a successful slab. Slab formwork, jointing details, ...

A building’s slab is rarely seen and even more rarely talked about. But a team of Swiss engineers is revolutionizing how slabs are designed. Swiss engineers have developed a construction technique ...

Q:After reading your column on salvaging old bricks (Dec. 15), I have a couple of questions of my own and would like to get some suggestions. I have a concrete slab (about 2 to 3 inches thick with ...

A reader, James H. of Evanston, Illinois, recently asked me how to remedy issues he has with his condominium carport. James sent me two photos of the crumbling and cracked concrete slab. It was in ...

Concrete slab foundation homes became popular in the early 1900s and increased with time. They went mainstream for a reason, but they tend to complicate the maintenance and functionality of other home ...