B birch Member Joined Nov 17, 2005 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Nov 27, 2005 #1 I want to build large cement steps in about a 3'x4' rectangle and about 4" tall. Should I lay some rebar across when building them or will a piece of cement that big be fine to walk on without cracking?
I want to build large cement steps in about a 3'x4' rectangle and about 4" tall. Should I lay some rebar across when building them or will a piece of cement that big be fine to walk on without cracking?
J jimioc Member Joined Feb 20, 2006 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Feb 20, 2006 #2 always use re-bar - it would be best to pour a footing for it also.
J james b Active Member Joined Feb 14, 2006 Messages 39 Reaction score 0 Feb 20, 2006 #3 i would add rebar it will help to support the weightof the concrete add steghten the structure of the step. as jimioc said it would also help to pour a footer to give added support to the corners.
i would add rebar it will help to support the weightof the concrete add steghten the structure of the step. as jimioc said it would also help to pour a footer to give added support to the corners.
