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- Slab Thickness 4 or 6 - TractorByNet
My driveway is 6" of 4500 psi concrete with 1 4" wire matting and 1 2" rebar Both barns are at least 8" thick with lots of steel and several high stress areas (like the front edge under the entrance and under internal walls) 12" thick Again, all using 4500 Remember, you can't make it thicker later if you realize it's too thin
- 6in vs 4. 5in of concrete for driveway
The contractor who we've chosen for the job insists that 4 5in of 4000 PSI fibermesh concrete is sufficient Putting 6in will just increase costs Is 4 5in of concrete sufficient? My concern was whether 4 5in of fibermesh concrete would hold up if a mover UPS truck backs into our driveway
- How Thick Should a Concrete Driveway Be? - Concrete Network
The proper concrete driveway thickness is important for strength and durability Industry standards say that a driveway should be 4 to 6 inches thick
- How Thick Should Concrete Be for a Driveway? Key Factors to Consider
A standard residential concrete driveway should be at least 4 inches thick, but we recommend 5 to 6 inches for heavier vehicles or longer durability For commercial driveways, the thickness should be 6 to 8 inches to handle heavier loads
- Asphalt Pavement Guide: Thickness - EastCoat Pavement Services
A good driveway starts with the ground (the subgrade), which must be smooth, firm, and evenly contoured For your driveway, you should be using between 6-8” of properly compacted granular base aggregate on top of the subgrade
- 4 Inch or 5 Inch Concrete Driveway? Concrete Thickness for Driveway
Experts suggest that the minimum thickness for a residential concrete driveway is 4 inches This thickness can adequately support regular traffic and typical vehicles However, in areas with heavier traffic or larger vehicles, it is advisable to increase the thickness to 5 or even 6 inches
- How Thick Should Asphalt Driveway Be
The minimum asphalt thickness should be 4 to 6 inches for a heavy-duty commercial driveway For an extra heavy-duty driveway, such as for trucks and buses, the minimum asphalt thickness should be 8 to 10 inches
- How Thick Should an Asphalt Driveway Be? Types, Factors FAQs
When it comes to residential driveways, the optimal thickness is between 2 and 3 inches, while for a commercial lot or a heavy-duty lot, 4 to 7 inches of thickness is ideal You will also need to consider the sub-base, an additional layer underneath the asphalt, which needs to be from 3 to 6 inches thick, depending on the type of driveway
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