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Originally Posted by TimT
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Me.. I wouldn't use rebar for a slab that is not structural.. I'd use mesh.. just as millions (billions) of sf of simple slabs in the US are reinforced..
For a simple, non structural slab on grade.... the only thing the rebar or mesh is providing is crack control...
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I use rebar in sidewalks, two pieces running with the sidewalks. It prevents frost/root heaving / vertical movement at expansion/control joints.