Do I need to use rebar or wire mesh for an 11' x 10' new concrete patio slab?

19 Sep.,2023

 

I am hiring a company to do some concrete work. We are going to have an 11' x 10' slab laid over what is basically bare sand. We live in southern California and the temps can get to 122 in the summer. But we never experience freezing cold temperatures. Just thought I should mention that.

The contractor said we don't need rebar or wire for our project. But I wanted to get some input here before we start. The concrete is a little patio area for sitting and will have a small bar height table and four chairs. There will be a firepit. It will get very light foot traffic but no cars at all.

Should we use reinforcement? I'm getting a lot of conflicting advice from my searches online.

Thanks.

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