Recent content by billydotcom

"The wire mesh will not help appreciably with concrete strength. Mesh's function is to control/minimize cracks. Rebar is what gives concrete additional strength." Arent cracks a sign of weakness aka a lack of strength? Just curious on that, therefore I believe Wire Mesh is a good idea for...

A few factors involved, but I believe the PVC pipe will do the trick - what size is the wire mesh? How big exactly is the wire diameter (Measure Guide: http://www.bwire.com/index.html )? Is it heavy stuff? Do you need something substantial to hold this mesh off of the surface due to the heavy...

I agree that Bar is generally a waste of money and overkill when pouring your basic job. If your design is more dynamic, or not level, then I would have to think that bar may be a better choice for you. Which mesh do you guys usually use in this scenario? I am going to be pouring a small...