Flatwork

Raffin Construction can provide flatwork services for a variety of commercial projects. Our experienced crew can help you with any flatwork challenge you encounter.

Floor Slabs for Commercial Buildings

Concrete floor slabs are laid after the foundation is built. The building’s floor slab usually is a simple concrete slab placed directly onto the ground. The challenges for the slab depend on the proposed floor finishes such as tile, carpet, or polished concrete, etc. and the moisture mitigation that is therefore involved. Most floor slabs have a 6-15 mil. thick plastic vapor barrier to prevent moisture from migrating from the sub-base below up to the top surface of the slab. In some instances, depending on the construction schedule, admixtures can be added to the concrete to trap the internal moisture inside the slab and keep it from reaching the surface.

Concrete Paving, Parking Lots, & Sidewalks

Concrete is a great material for paving and parking lots because of its long life cycle relative to other forms of paving. Although the upfront cost is sometimes greater, the maintenance costs over the life of the paving are usually less. Additionally, concrete gives you the advantage of better reflectivity than other common forms of paving. This allows for a more energy-efficient and cost-effective lighting design. Raffin Construction has the 3D profiler that allows our laser screed to work for pitched slabs which is the perfect tool for all your exterior flatwork needs.

Elevated Slabs

Elevated composite deck concrete slabs are what make up the structural upper floors of a building. Newly mixed concrete is placed into a metal deck form. The concrete will then be screeded and usually have a rotary hard trowel finish.

Our Laser Screeds

Raffin Construction uses the latest laser screed technology to place our concrete flatwork and it shows in the quality concrete slabs placed at competitive prices.At Raffin Construction we use our own Somero S-22 EZ laser screed to maintain a high level of efficiency and quality control in placing our concrete flatwork. Our laser screed has 3D capabilities so it can finish slabs that are pitched for drainage as well as flat slabs. We also have a Somero walk-behind copperhead laser screed that has the versatility to screed interior slab on grade and elevated concrete on metal deck. With the proper tires it can run on top of the rebar in reinforced concrete slabs. The use of the laser screed along with our skid steer attached laser grader allows us to keep our slab thicknesses consistent throughout the floor for a concrete slab of superior performance.

pervious concrete

Pervious concrete is a recently developed construction material that replaces traditional concrete in driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and other flat outdoor areas. Its special properties allow water to drain through it as on a grass lawn, without the use of a water retention or storm water treatment system. It’s both an environmentally friendly and economical pavement material with many benefits.

Ready to Work with Us on Your Next Concrete Project?

We love partnering with people that share our values of hard work, integrity, and ingenuity. If those things are important to you too, we’re going to make a great team. Call our office or fill out the form below to request a bid. We will reach out if we need any clarifying questions answered.