Why do a second pour?
Why do a second pour?
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Why would they pour a 2 inch second pour over an existing basement floor? This is a new house and the basement was complete, then a second pour of cement was put on top.
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RE: Why do a second pour?
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RE: Why do a second pour?
My 2nd guess would be for leveling or meeting minimum thickness, as dik suggested.
Best to ask and find out, then let us know!
Ken
RE: Why do a second pour?
Jheidt has the right idea, just ask...
RE: Why do a second pour?
It could also be possible that the contractor missed his finished floor elevation and therefore added the necessary topping to achieve this.
RE: Why do a second pour?
RE: Why do a second pour?
At the completeion of the job, they would pour the final slab over this.
Perhaps you had an old timer leading this project.