How to Use a Strongback Slab Bolster
A slab bolster, also referred to as a beam bolster, has an important job to do on a construction site. It is used to stabilize concrete structures. The support and reinforcement offered by a slab bolster helps keep the concrete in place and prevents it from buckling. A Strongback slab bolster has special features that not all have, such as a plastic design to prevent rust damage. However, using a Strongback slab bolster is similar to using any other type. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Use a circular saw to cut the Strongback slab bolster to length. They come in 30-inch lengths and need to fit across the surface where you'll be pouring the concrete.
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Place the Strongback slab bolsters end to end inside the concrete area. For wider areas, these slab bolsters can also be placed next to one another.
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Attach the Strongback slab bolster to the surface when necessary. If you have a gravel surface, for example, you can bury the legs slightly to keep the slab bolsters from shifting while the concrete is being poured. On a cement surface, however, the slab bolsters can be attached with brackets.
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Pour the concrete around the slab bolster at first. Pour the first layer so it covers the slab bolster about halfway up. This ensures the slab bolster remains stable.
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Use a shovel to tab the surface of the wet concrete around the slab bolsters and remove air bubbles.
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Pour more concrete until the Strongback slab bolsters are covered. Again, tap the surface with a shovel to remove air bubbles.
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