Warrior
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We are looking to have a patio built on our newly constructed home (We closed in February). This is a new sub and lots of people are getting cement work done right now.
One of the "contractors" has poured about 5 patios here that I'm aware of. He is very reputable around this neighborhood and I've seen his work. It looks fantastic but not sure if he's licensed. He said he works/worked (dialect was strong) for a cement company and is now doing it on his own.
I think he works for a company and does his own thing on the side (nights and weekends).
He pins/dowels the slab to the basement concrete wall by drilling (1/2"?) holes and inserting rebar which extends into the slab when poured.
This will keep the slab from sinking as the grade settles.
I've been reading on this practice and there are those who say do it (including a post on Bob Villa's site) and those who say don't. Some municipalities require it and others don't.
Those who say "don't" either say it's not needed or it could damage foundation when slab is heaved due to frost.
Not sure what to do.
Also, many folks around here are not getting permits for cement patio's - including my next-door neighbor and a couple of others on my block alone (decks yes). I know our township requires one but his price is very tempting.
One of the "contractors" has poured about 5 patios here that I'm aware of. He is very reputable around this neighborhood and I've seen his work. It looks fantastic but not sure if he's licensed. He said he works/worked (dialect was strong) for a cement company and is now doing it on his own.
I think he works for a company and does his own thing on the side (nights and weekends).
He pins/dowels the slab to the basement concrete wall by drilling (1/2"?) holes and inserting rebar which extends into the slab when poured.
This will keep the slab from sinking as the grade settles.
I've been reading on this practice and there are those who say do it (including a post on Bob Villa's site) and those who say don't. Some municipalities require it and others don't.
Those who say "don't" either say it's not needed or it could damage foundation when slab is heaved due to frost.
Not sure what to do.
Also, many folks around here are not getting permits for cement patio's - including my next-door neighbor and a couple of others on my block alone (decks yes). I know our township requires one but his price is very tempting.