Ever wondered what size steel reinforcing mesh you need to put into a concrete driveway, house slab or patio area? Take out the guesswork, and the 'she'll be right' approach to laying the perfect slabs every time by using a simple formula.
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This industry standard formula is used all over Australia to calculate the amount of reo mesh you need before laying a concrete slab ' And you have probably guessed it, we use it too! For 28 years to be exact.
So, let's get started.
When wondering if you need mesh in your concrete slab, or figuring out how much mesh you need, firstly, you need to calculate the area of your concrete slab. To do this simply multiply the length of the slab by the width.
Here is the formula: Length x Width = Slab Area (m2)
For example:
Now that you have your area calculation, you need to divide the area by 12.5. This will give you the number of steel mesh sheets required to reinforce your concrete slab.
Here is the formula: Slab Area (m2) ÷ 12.5 = Total number of 6m x 2.4m sheets
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For example:
If you're wondering how many bar chairs you need per m2 for a sheet of mesh, generally, a minimum of 22 bar chairs per sheet of 6m x 2.4m mesh is required. Otherwise, you can divide the slab area by 0.56. Quick tip; Bar chairs are commonly sold in bags of 100, therefore, ensure you round up to the nearest hundred.
Here is the formula:
Slab Area (m2) ÷ 0.56 = Total number of chairs
Example: 250m2 ÷ 0.56 = 466.4 (Round up to 500)
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Building polythene film or commonly referred to as poly, is sold in a roll that covers 200m2. Generally, it's calculated that a single roll covers 180m2 instead of 200m2 as this allows for overlapping.
Here is the formula:
Slab Area (m2) ÷ 180 = Total number of poly rolls.
And that's it, you are ready to purchase your reinforcing products and get your next slab underway. We love to see local builders doing their trade: send through any slab images too and we will feature you on our social pages, Have any questions or need any recommendations? Don't hesitate to give us a call or flick us through an .
Wondering how to reinforce concrete for any application, or 'do I need mesh in my concrete slab in the first place?' When it comes to concrete, you always need to reinforce your slab with steel, and at Bestbar, we can help you find the right size steel mesh you require for your concrete slab. If you have any questions or need any recommendations, don't hesitate to give us a call or flick us through an . Our team are always happy to help, no matter your query.
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