Recent content by colinh1301

I'm happy that it will be stiff when set in the concrete. I am worried about bending it by walking on when pouring the concrete. Are you meant to use a plastic chair at every junction in the mesh? cheers colin

I'm about to lay a concrete slab in a barn and am having some problems with the mesh. One layer of A142 mesh has been specified. My problem is that its rather flimsy. Even with the proper "chairs" it seems very bendy to walk on. is it intended to walk on? If not how do lay a slab in...

Insulation - now there is a thought!! At present I intend just to use it has a store/workshop. There is another attached barn and there is a good chance of get planning permission at some point. I had never considered insulation. If I wanted to future proof the floor how would I need to...

I am about to lay a concrete floor in an old barn. The area is approx 5m by 6m. The spec of the floor is 150mm type1, 50mm sand, DPM, layer of mesh and 150mm C30 concrete. I am nervous about achieving the correct level. I was considering attaching some 4by2 to the walls so the lower...