Submitted by blackhatrob t3_1252qr2 in DIY
Hopeful--Spring t1_je3rr9u wrote
I don’t know if this is applicable to your case, but I would recommend looking up the local building codes. Expansion joints usually have to be done when a certain amount of feet of concrete has been poured, so you might need one even for such a small slab.
Also, make sure you’re not pouring directly against the foundation. If it’s poured too close, it can cause a lot of problems. You should create a gap between the slab and the foundation, then fill it with some type of filler material.
blackhatrob OP t1_je4drkl wrote
It’s not large enough to be necessary by code here, and I’ve not seen professional companies use anything when I’ve had larger patios poured in the past either so I was scratching my head.
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