Concrete Foundations

Foundations are the most important part of any structure. If your foundation is bad so is your structure. Make sure that when building your foundation, you choose the right concrete contractor. Every foundation is different and requires different types of pours. Orleans Concrete will make sure to follow all the engineer’s specifications including the slump and proper PSI concrete. Our team will form your foundation and tie in all your metal to make sure that your foundation will stay secure for the entire life of your project. We service the entire New Orleans Area including Metaire, Kenner, Northsore, and River Parishes
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Commercial 

Orleans  Concrete services technicians are skilled in the many different types of foundation installations that are required for certain commercial installations. This includes T-shaped foundations, slab on grade, and slab on pilings. If your building needs to sit on a foundation, we can build it for you. We are not only limited to commercial foundation; we can do your entire flat work job. This includes concrete steps, driveways, and even parking lots. If it has to be poured, We can pour it. We will facilitate the entire job from start to finish.
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Residential

Residential slabs, usually slab-on-grade, are the most important part of your structure. Orleans Concrete will take the entire job from start to finish. All materials will be provided by our company. We can pour your foundation, driveway, patio, and sidewalk. Call today and get your free quote.
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2common slab types

Slab on Grade

Just like the name suggests, a slab-on-grade foundation is one continuous piece of concrete that is poured on top of the ground. The slab is poured thicker on the edge to create an integrated footing. Rebar is tied into the foundations along with a steel mesh that helps prevent the concrete from cracking. A layer of thick plastic is placed between the ground and cement to create a moisture barrier. Slab-on-grade foundations are monolithic which means they are poured all at once.​

Post Tension

A post-tension slab is a foundation that has steel cable running through it under high tension. The cable increases a slab’s strength considerably and helps reduce the risk of cracking. Many larger buildings are built on post-tension slabs. There are multiple reasons for using post-tension slabs. If you have an area with unfavorable soil conditions or have poor load bearing conditions, post-tensions slabs may be the most economical solution.
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