structural slab question

[rbigante]

is wire mesh needed beneath the rebar for the structural slab? i know i used wire mesh in the base pad but the instructions do not call for it here. any opinions?????? thanks rino

[Jed]

Re: structural slab question

Rino...

You do not need wire mesh in the structural slab.

Install the rebar (size and spacing) per the Pompeii plan and your oven will work fine.

JED

[dmun]

Re: structural slab question

We've seen people use the big sidewalk style welded grid instead of rebar. No need for both.