Hog Slat - Field Guide to Concrete Slat Repair and Replacement

11 Carefully examine the support beams by shining a flashlight down through the slat openings. Look at both sides of the beams; occasionally a beam will appear to be structurally sound on one side while having rebar protruding out the opposite side. Note circled area in the opposite photo. The bottom of the beam has started to crack and separate. The damage has occurred even though the slats appear to be in good condition. Close up view of a beam showing cracks and separation. Another example of a beam with severe damage including exposed rebar.

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