On 23 Oct 2006 00:54:18 -0700, sm_jamieson wrote:

Peter Lynch wrote:
I'm planning on laying a concrete slab. In an attempt to stop it cracking
I'm considering adding fibres to it. Now, it'll only be a couple of m3 of
concrete, so I reckon I'll only need about 1kg of fibre. Anyone know
where I can buy some in this quantity?

Pete

Just done similar, for a thin wall, search for the thread with subject:
"fibre re-inforced concrete/cement followup".
I used glass fibres from fibretech.
Simon.

Thanks Simon, that's a very helpful response. I had been basing my
requirements on the sort of cost/dosage shown here
http://tinyurl.com/yhvb6u which was about the only quantative information
I found.
This came out at a couple of quid for a 1 lb. bag.

Given the relative costs (and minimum order value) I think I'll just
go with the low-tech solution and build it thicker ;-(

cheers
Pete

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