Concrete slab question

[fxpose]

Re: Concrete slab question

Thanks for your replies.

I intend on re-routing that rain pipe, most likely above the finished slab.
I guess I'll use concrete fill after I lay a new foundation wall in front.

[ThisOldGarageNJ]

Re: Concrete slab question

go to craigslist... you can often get clean concrete fill for free,,, they are even happy to dump it for you,, And yes like arch says I would definitely do something to that pipe, You may want to consider enclosing it in a larger pvc pipe so it can be pulled or replace if it ever needs to be,,,

Mark

[Archena]

Re: Concrete slab question

May want to fix - and move - that pipe first...

[MK1]

Re: Concrete slab question

Suspended slab will cost considerably more. You only need about 3-4" of gravel on top of other clean fill, if gravel is an undue pain or expense.

Mark

[Mudologist]

Re: Concrete slab question

You need to dig and pour a footing across the front, ( below frost line). Lay block wall to bottom of slab hieght, fill and compact, then pour 4" minimun slab with dowels and expansion joints along existing building. It,s really not that bad a job, and much simpler than building an elevated concrete deck.

[fxpose]

I demolished a small wood decking (about 8' x 10' and about 2' high) outside of this bedroom and am planning on rebuilding with a concrete slab surface.
What's most practical......a suspended slab or pour slab on top of several thousand pounds of gravel fill?
Can some other fill material be used?