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    Feb 20, 2010, 10:44 AM
    how to add a slab to existing slab
    I'm turning a 6X7 patio door entrance into a closet. The difference between the slab and the patio entry slab is 5 inches. Is it OK to frame out the boarder of the slab at the patio, add structural wire and pour over the existing slab to equal the House slab height?
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    Feb 21, 2010, 07:37 AM

    Hi Charlie,

    unless you want the bottom of the closet cold,I would suggest framing the base in with treated lumber and insulting the base.

    2X6's measure to @5 3/8th inch,trimming those down to accommodate the new subfloor and from there the walls,etc.
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    Feb 24, 2010, 05:23 PM

    Yes you can pour over the exsiting slab.
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    Feb 25, 2010, 12:14 PM

    Thanks... I thought so. I found a hit on DIY tha gives me the lowdown on a small pour along with some great help from the folks at Home Depot
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