Here are some of the highlights from the July 26, 2014, Today’s Homeowner with Danny Lipford radio show.
Concrete Slab Expansion Joint Formula
When pouring a concrete slab, it’s important to put expansion joints at regular intervals to allow the concrete to expand and contract due to changes in temperature without cracking.
To calculate where to put expansion joints, multiply the thickness of the slab by 2.5 to find the spacing of the joints in feet.
For example if you’re pouring a 4″ thick concrete slab, you would put expansion joints every 10 feet:
4 x 2.5 = 10′
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Questions Answered on This Week’s Show
- How to remove spilled sanding sealer from unfinished wood.
- Removing old floor adhesive from a concrete slab.
- How to get rid of potato bugs (Jerusalem crickets) in yard.
- Problem with electric hot water heater shutting itself off.
- How to attach plastic laminate countertop to use as workbench.
- Replacing a rotten arbor that’s covered with roses.
- How to extend a PVC roof vent pipe higher.
- Do installing a wood floor and metal ceiling make good DIY projects.
- How to cover fireplace brick with concrete.
- Where to purchase polymer sand to use with pavers.
- How to prevent erosion around trees in yard on steep slope.
- Problem with allergy symptoms in house.
- How to get rid of mosquitoes in yard.
- Formula for placing expansion joints in concrete.
- How to cut tile without renting a wet saw.
- Repairing a hole in wall and rehanging curtain rod.
- How to paint vinyl shutters.
- Installing a pet door in a brick wall.
- How to remove and replace tile around a fireplace.
- Using roof paint on a concrete garage floor.
- How to glue composite decking to bricks for a walkway.
- Is R-21 cellulose insulation or R-30 fiberglass better.
