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Planning to triple the size of my concrete patio. Can I pour over the existing concrete, or will that create problems? I live in Northern Illinois, so not sure if the extreme cold in the winter plays a role or not..

 



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Expert:  Brian replied309 days and 21 hours ago.

Hi and welcome.

You can pour over the existing slab, but you need to make sure the new slab is at least 4 inches thick and that you install wire mesh. Without the mesh and if you go thinner, you will most likely get cracking in the new slab.

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