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New Concrete Floor

Without any excavation, we would like to pour a concrete floor over the existing rubble floor of our cellar in order to minimize the dust and dirt. Should we think of this as a concrete slab or topping? Should we definitely include steel rebars? Is a permit required for such a job? Can anyone recommend…

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03/03/2006


Without any excavation, we would like to pour a concrete floor over the existing rubble floor of our cellar in order to minimize the dust and dirt.

Should we think of this as a concrete slab or topping?
Should we definitely include steel rebars?
Is a permit required for such a job?
Can anyone recommend a subcontractor for such a job?

Thanks!

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Comments

  4. You should retain an engineer or architect to advise you on what should be done. That said, I am an architect. When I poured my concrete floor in my cellar I did the following:
    1. Excavated six inches
    2. I put down 2” of gravel
    3. I used #10 wire for reinforcing raised two inches from the gravel
    4. Poured four inches if concrete
    5. I pitched the floor towards a new sump pump
    6. The sump pump cost $45 at Home Depot and I put in a compound bucket under my raised waste pipe and connected it.
    7. I used a brush to finish the floor. That’s the same finish as a sidewalk.

    This is what I did to my house and not a recommendation of what you should do.

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    Good luck,

    Robert Proffitt

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