Building Homes or Extensions/suspended slab construction

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Expert: - 1/25/2010


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how can a suspended slab be constructed using baked clay hollow bricks with 3/4 inches metal rods?

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Wellington, I'm a bit lost.  We use a product called CMU - concrete masonry units which are a light weight concrete hollow block product.  These are used to make walls and are quite structural when grouted with rebar and concrete.  I am not aware of any way to create a slab with them.  They can be used to hold up the slab.  If I've failed to understand the question, please try to ask me again.

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I can answer almost all questions related to the total construction process. My expertise is in commercial construction, though I can field most any residential question. I have hands on experience in concrete, heavy equipment, masonry, all phases of carpentry, interior finishes, and I am fairly strong in mechanical and electrical.

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