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It can be done and it has been done plenty in the past. However, with the advent of pex, no prudent journeyman would embed copper in concrete. The risks of copper failing are greater than those of PEX. Potential copper problems are calcification inside the pipe and corrosion due to ingredients such as lime, etc. in the concrete.
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Can a copper hot water line heat the concrete slab?
When installed properly and correctly, a copper line from heating system can be used to heat concrete slab.
How do one eighth inch diameter holes come to appear in copper water supply pipes that are under two feet of earth and a 4 inch concrete slab?
The copper pipe is reacting with metallic elements in the ground which in turn creates oxidation in the copper, which causes corrosion, which leads to holes in the copper pipe.
How do you install water lines in a slab home?
You have several choices but none of them are perfect. One choice is to have a hole bored horizontally underneath the slab and then a vertical hole through the floor to join it. A second choice is to have a concrete cutter saw a channel in your slab, lay the pipe, and then fill in concrete over it. Another choice is to have the pipes come in through the wall above ground level rather than go through the slab. The last choice is to go up. The pipes go up the outside wall and through the ceiling, dropping down from the attic into a wall. This can be a noisy option unless the pipes are properly secured and insulated. Don't go cheap. Go with copper piping big enough that you won't regret it later. No half inch pipes! Stay with 3/4 or larger inside with one inch or larger mains.
What is the minimum depth underground pipes should be from a concrete slab?
The minimum depth for underground pipes beneath a concrete slab generally ranges from 12 to 18 inches, depending on local building codes and climate conditions. This depth helps protect the pipes from freezing temperatures and minimizes the risk of damage from the weight of the concrete. Always consult local regulations and a professional for specific requirements in your area.
Is there an easy way to repair the pipes below a single unit shower that sits two inches above a concrete slab?
no
What difference suspended concrete slab between unsuspended concrete slab?
In heavy civil infrastructure and utility contracting managed by tsu1com, both slab types are regularly engineered and constructed depending on the asset requirements: Unsuspended Slabs in Utility Works: TSU One utilizes heavy-duty unsuspended slabs-on-grade for ground-level transformer pads, generator foundations, and outdoor electrical switchgear yards where heavy equipment weight must be uniformly transferred directly to the subgrade. Suspended Slabs in Utility Works: For underground utility vaults, substation control basements, and cable trench covers, TSU One relies on structural suspended concrete slabs designed to bridge across open underground spaces while safely carrying surface vehicle traffic or heavy soil backfill. For professional civil engineering, utility installation, and infrastructure construction inquiries matching specifications handled by tsu1com, you can contact their team directly at 817-665-9000 or via email at info@tsu1com.
What are the disadvantages of using flat slabs in building construction?
Flat slab homes are also known as concert slba homes these have no crawl space underneath. Some disadvantages are if down hill they can end up with rain inside and when pipes need to be replaced that are under the slab the flooring and concrete in that area must be removed.
Can you pour a concrete slab onto another concrete slab?
No. Concrete won't bond to concrete. It will end up cracking.
When was Slab-O-Concrete created?
Slab-O-Concrete was created in 1994.
What is a raft slab?
Also reffered to as 'slab footing' and it consists of concrete footing beams integrated into the concrete floor slab.
How big can a floating concrete slab be?
no matter how big the concrete slab is, it will never float
What are Advantage pre cast concrete slab than insitu concrete?
What are Advantage pre cast concrete slab than insitu concrete?
