The Exciting world of Construction - Slab-on-Grade
- Scott Swinton
- Apr 21
- 2 min read
Welcome back to The Exciting World of Construction. Slab-on-Grade.
Riddle me this - You may drive on it; you see it everywhere you go, and you probably walk on it daily. What is it?
If you were thinking of a Concrete Slab, you would be correct.
For today’s lesson, we’re going to refer to this as “Slab-on-Grade.”
But what is that?
Well, we're glad you asked! What, in fact, is a slab on grade? While slab-on-grade is probably the most popular and easy to recognize form of concrete, it’s also likely the most unremarkable. We thought we might make up for that…with some remarks.
When we think of concrete, slab-on-grade is typically what we envision in our minds. This form of concrete slab is used under a building, for sidewalks and driveways, and even highly engineered forms are used for highways.
Concrete is composed of Portland cement, sand, and gravel. When mixed with water and reenforced with steel, concrete is a highly versatile construction component. The durability of a concrete slab-on-grade is ideal for building, driving, and walking. In many parts of the country a concrete slab-on-grade is thickened at the perimeters for footings and becomes the foundation for homes and buildings.
Inexpensive to form and pour.
Provides excellent resilience for commercial applications.
Can be stamped and stained to mimic natural textures or architectural patterns.
Underground utilities are expensive to repair or replace in the future.
Prone to cracking where soil is expansive or not compacted properly.
Permeable to moisture. If improperly installed, water will seep up.
This is just the surface of concrete knowledge. While there is much more to know about a concrete slab-on-grade, we know you have more important things to stay knowledgeable about on a daily basis. UPSI is here to manage your next concrete (or any other) project so you can focus on what you do best – whatever that may look like for you today.
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