Raymond the concrete guy

[RAYMOND]

I am a structural engineer and I can confirm that Raymond's recommendation for a 6" thick slab is certainly sufficient for a hot tub. The only suggestion that I would give would be to thicken the slab at the perimeter to be 12" deep by 8" wide with a continuous #4 bar centered in the thicked portion, 3" clear from the soil. I would also agree with Raymond that the slab should have a layer of 6X6 W1.4XW1.4 welded wire mesh reinforcing which should be supported during the pour so that it is in the top 1/3 of the slab.

small footer is fine, but its only a slab for a hot tube , not a house:

 

[freelancc]

small footer is fine, but its only a slab for a hot tube , not a house:

you know how engineers are..

 

[RAYMOND]

you know how engineers are..

its call overkill . but it don't hurt to have small footer around the slab , if you want to pay the extra money:tongue

 

[The Sponge]

I am a structural engineer and I can confirm that Raymond's recommendation for a 6" thick slab is certainly sufficient for a hot tub. The only suggestion that I would give would be to thicken the slab at the perimeter to be 12" deep by 8" wide with a continuous #4 bar centered in the thicked portion, 3" clear from the soil. I would also agree with Raymond that the slab should have a layer of 6X6 W1.4XW1.4 welded wire mesh reinforcing which should be supported during the pour so that it is in the top 1/3 of the slab.

There you go penguin except id go deeper with the footings. Below the frost line and not as wide. then again this guys says its safe it should be. rebar is a nice touch as the guy stated.

 

[The Sponge]

it's called a monolithic pour
i remember from my days selling home improvements

Very good jack

 

[The Sponge]

I am a structural engineer and I can confirm that Raymond's recommendation for a 6" thick slab is certainly sufficient for a hot tub. The only suggestion that I would give would be to thicken the slab at the perimeter to be 12" deep by 8" wide with a continuous #4 bar centered in the thicked portion, 3" clear from the soil. I would also agree with Raymond that the slab should have a layer of 6X6 W1.4XW1.4 welded wire mesh reinforcing which should be supported during the pour so that it is in the top 1/3 of the slab.

opps i said id wouldn't make the footings so wide because i thought you had eight foot up there. My bad.

 

[The Sponge]

small footer is fine, but its only a slab for a hot tube , not a house:

I was thinking of this like it was in the air where you could park a car underneath. This is what i have been thinking of doing at my home. sheese his is gonna be on the ground. Im all screwed up.

 

[The Judge]

small footer is fine, but its only a slab for a hot tube , not a house:

The perimeter turndown is not a footing but rather a barrier to keep the soil beneath the edges of the slab from being washed out. Granted, the continuous bar that I recommended provides additional stiffness in this minature grade beam but would hardly be sufficient for the loads of a house. The additional cost is almost negligible.

 

[freelancc]

The additional cost is almost negligible.

I was just teasing, and i am sure Raymond was too:box2:

 

[RAYMOND]

The perimeter turndown is not a footing but rather a barrier to keep the soil beneath the edges of the slab from being washed out. Granted, the continuous bar that I recommended provides additional stiffness in this minature grade beam but would hardly be sufficient for the loads of a house. The additional cost is almost negligible.

how much would you charge $2000:yup

 

[Jaxx]

how much would you charge $2000:yup

Do not forget to call a Professional Surveyor and Mapper llike myself to lay the hot tub out and make sure there are no set backs or easements that the Hot tub may encroach apon. Should be able to get it done for $300. The cost would be negligible. Only pushing the slab to a total of $2300. Not bad for a small slab? :shrug:

 

[freelancc]

Do not forget to call a Professional Surveyor and Mapper llike myself to lay the hot tub out and make sure there are no set backs or easements

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don't forget to pull a permit...:mj07:

 

[RAYMOND]

don't forget to pull a permit...:mj07:

good one

 

[RAYMOND]

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don't forget to pull a permit...:mj07:

they would make him rip it back out:142smilie

 

[MadJack]

they would make him rip it back out:142smilie

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[Franky Wright]

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don't forget to pull a permit...:mj07:

And while your at it, get a hold of the county, and have them bring over 10 road crew with those bright vests, give them each a shovel to lean on, and make sure their thermos' are filled with coffee, so they can supervise:SIB .

Ray,
What about covering the concrete for this time of the year? Let him know about that if needed

 

[THE KOD]

Ray,
What about covering the concrete for this time of the year? Let him know about that if needed

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another 6" deep and Franky would fit in there
nicely.

 

[Franky Wright]

Krap On Dirt,

How is that used Geo Metro running from your insurance windfall:SIB ...................:mj07:

 

[RAYMOND]

cover it with concrete blankets , or plastic with hay
on top,

 

[THE KOD]

Franky Wrong Jerkoff

What kind of vehicle do you drive ?

It must be like a mercedes you
talk so much shit out your ars.