You are here:
Building Homes or Extensions/Concrete Slab
Advertisement
Question
We are adding a concrete slab to an existing patio to extend it. My question is...what should we line up the trenches with so that we can get the same slab size and shape as the existing one. Ie should the footings for it be dug in line with the side of the house or in line with the existing patio support beam?
Hi Carol, I'm sorry but your question doesn't make much sense to me. Normally you would build your concrete forms and then dig the footings inside the formwork as needed. As far as making the slab the same size as the existing one. That is usually accomplished by measuring the existing size and matching it. I hope this information helps, please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com
Related Articles
Answers by Expert:
Bruce E. Johnson
Expertise
I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.
Experience
Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.