Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Aug 23, 2015 11:37 am Hi everyone just wanting some info on the min amount of concrete that should cover sl82 mesh in a house slab. My main concern was in in regards to how low it can be (mesh that is in concrete) Thanks Re: House slab 3Aug 23, 2015 7:48 pm Hi Kassan1973 Cover for corrosion (rebar) protection is very important & the factors that influence cover are exposure Environmental conditions, Concrete strength & Vibration, Soil conditions, Location, etc Cover varies from 20mm (non aggressive) to 70mm (extreme) AS3600 Sect 4 Durability- Table 4.10.3.2 Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs 13 7282 ![]() Petercurtis You able to contact the certifier and get a copy of your structural plans, if they are not in your contract. If your home was approved via CDC then they… 1 20740 ![]() Good on you for having a go I am the opposite of DIY (so will pay a builder) - our vibe is industrial/simple so current thinking is 150mm concrete and then internally is… 3 3484 |