what is better - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

mhillc · 04-09-2009, 07:17 PM

I'm looking to do a patio out back of my house and wanted to know what the concrete guys thought was better . The fiber pcs or use wire.
I'm in south jersey area. any GOOD feed back will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Hoven · 04-09-2009, 08:11 PM

Use both, You only have one chance to reinforce. If I had to pick one over the other it would be the wire. Fiber is considered a secondary reinforcement. Both products will be the cheapest part of your project and one of the most important if you want it to last.

mhillc · 04-09-2009, 08:48 PM

THanks for the info its going to be about 15 yards and i only want to do it one time

house bldr · 04-09-2009, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hoven

Use both, You only have one chance to reinforce. If I had to pick one over the other it would be the wire. Fiber is considered a secondary reinforcement. Both products will be the cheapest part of your project and one of the most important if you want it to last.

What he said

rebar grid with fibers would be better yet!

Chris Johnson · 04-09-2009, 09:35 PM

Spend the money, do both