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Old 04-09-2009, 08:17 PM   #1
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What Is Better

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.
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Old 04-09-2009, 09:11 PM   #2
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Re: What Is Better

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.
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Old 04-09-2009, 09:48 PM   #3
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THanks for the info its going to be about 15 yards and i only want to do it one time
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Old 04-09-2009, 10:30 PM   #4
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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!
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Old 04-09-2009, 10:35 PM   #5
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Spend the money, do both
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