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MCS-SPEC-01Residential
Residential Concrete
Mix design, reinforcement, finishing & curing for patios, walkways & driveways.
Scope Overview
Quality concrete solutions for homes, including patios, walkways, driveways, and other residential projects. Work includes subgrade preparation, forming, placement, finishing, and curing to deliver a durable, clean residential slab.
Technical Specification
Specification Details
01
Material & Mix Specification
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Concrete Mix | Ready-mix, 4,000 psi @ 28 days (residential flatwork) |
| Slump | 4 in ± 1 in |
| Reinforcement | 6×6 - W1.4×W1.4 welded wire mesh, or #3 rebar @ 16 in O.C. as required |
| Air Entrainment | 4%–6% (exposed slabs) |
| Coarse Aggregate | 3/4 in max |
02
Execution & Tolerances
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Subgrade | Compacted to 95% SPD; uniform, free of debris & organics |
| Slab Thickness | 4 in nominal (5 in for driveways) |
| Finish | Light broom or smooth trowel per owner preference |
| Slope / Drainage | 1/4 in per ft minimum away from structures |
| Control Joints | Sawed to slab depth; spacing ≤ 2.5 × thickness (ft) |
| Curing | Wet cure or curing compound, 7 days |
03
Quality Assurance & Acceptance
- Batch tickets retained for verification of mix design and strength.
- Surface checked for uniform finish, edge integrity, and slope drainage.
- No surface cracks exceeding 1/4 in width at the acceptance walk-through.
- Final walkthrough and sign-off conducted with the homeowner.
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