Outback Concrete Replacement

Don't Just Replace
Your Concrete.
Upgrade the Way
It's Built.

Most concrete looks the same the day it's poured. What separates an average slab from a better-built slab is what happens underneath — the thickness, the base, the reinforcement, and the details you can no longer see once the concrete is finished.

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5" & 6" Minimum Thickness
More concrete than the industry standard
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BridgeBuilt™ Rebar Reinforcement
#4 steel elevated on approved chairs
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Pre-Pour Documentation
We show you how it was built
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10-Year Structural Warranty
Qualifying installations backed for a decade
Why ArmorSlab™

More Concrete. Better Reinforcement. A Higher Standard.

A concrete slab may look simple from the surface. What determines how well it performs over time is what happens before the concrete is poured — the thickness, the base preparation, the reinforcement, and the documentation.

ArmorSlab™ is Outback's premium concrete replacement system, built around greater slab thickness, properly positioned steel reinforcement, documented base preparation, and a construction standard designed for long-term performance.

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More Concrete

5" minimum for patios, walkways and sidewalks. 6" minimum for driveways. Both exceed standard residential thickness.

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Better Reinforcement

#4 steel rebar in a reinforced grid, elevated on approved chairs and positioned inside the slab where it performs — not lying on the base below.

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Documented Construction

Critical stages photographed and documented before the pour — because once the concrete is finished, you can no longer see what's underneath.

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10-Year Structural Warranty

Qualifying ArmorSlab™ installations are backed for 10 years against structural failure caused by defective installation or workmanship.

The Thickness Standard

Built Thicker.
From the Start.

Patios · Walkways · Sidewalks
5"
Minimum
Industry standard: 4 inches

Four inches is a common standard for residential flatwork. ArmorSlab™ starts at five. That extra inch creates a substantially more robust slab before reinforcement is even added.

vs. a 4-inch slab:
More concrete thickness
+25%
Greater bending capacity
+56%
Greater bending stiffness
~2×
Driveways
6"
Minimum
Industry standard: 5 inches

Driveways carry heavier and more frequent loads — vehicles, deliveries, trailers, repeated traffic. ArmorSlab™ driveways go to a 6-inch minimum. But a thicker slab alone is not enough.

vs. a 5-inch slab:
More concrete thickness
+20%
Greater bending capacity
+44%
Greater bending stiffness
+73%
Every ArmorSlab™ Driveway Also Includes:
Mechanically compacted aggregate base
High-strength, air-entrained exterior concrete
#4 steel rebar reinforcement on approved chairs
Proper slope and drainage
Planned control joints
Documented pre-pour inspection
BridgeBuilt™ Reinforcement

Steel Where
It Belongs.

Reinforcement is most effective when it is properly positioned inside the concrete slab — not left sitting directly on the stone base below it.

ArmorSlab™ uses #4 steel rebar arranged in a reinforced grid and supported on approved chairs. Our BridgeBuilt™ reinforcement approach keeps the steel elevated and positioned within the slab where it performs.

Properly Positioned Rebar Helps:
Hold cracked sections together
Reduce differential movement after cracking
Improve load distribution
Maintain slab integrity
Create a more substantial reinforced concrete system

Not Just Rebar. Properly Positioned Rebar.

A steel grid lying on the ground is not the same as a properly supported reinforcement system. The placement matters. With ArmorSlab™, we verify it before the pour.

Pre-Pour Documentation

We Document What Others Cover Up.

Once concrete is poured, you can't see what is underneath it. That's why Outback documents critical stages of every qualifying ArmorSlab™ installation before they disappear beneath the finished slab.

Pre-Pour Documentation Includes:
Prepared subgrade
Mechanically compacted aggregate base
Slab-depth verification
#4 rebar layout and spacing
Rebar-chair placement and elevation
Forms and transitions
Drainage and slope conditions
Final pre-pour setup
Completed installation photos

We Don't Just Tell You It Was Built Right.

We show you how it was built — before the concrete covers it up for good.

The Complete System

Everything in an ArmorSlab™ Installation.

Patios · Walkways · Sidewalks
5" minimum slab thickness
High-strength, air-entrained exterior concrete
Mechanically compacted aggregate base
#4 steel rebar — BridgeBuilt™ positioned on chairs
Proper slope, drainage & joint planning
Documented pre-pour inspection
Installation photo documentation
10-Year Structural Warranty
Driveways
6" minimum slab thickness
High-strength, air-entrained exterior concrete
Mechanically compacted aggregate base
#4 steel rebar — BridgeBuilt™ positioned on chairs
Proper slope, drainage & joint planning
Documented pre-pour inspection
Installation photo documentation
10-Year Structural Warranty
The Warranty

There's a Reason We Back ArmorSlab™ for 10 Years.

A stronger warranty starts with a better-built slab. We put more into the preparation. More into the concrete. More into the reinforcement. And we document the work before it's covered up. That's why we're willing to stand behind it.

10-Year
Structural Warranty

Qualifying protection against structural failure caused primarily by defective installation or workmanship, including:

Certain material settlement
Significant slab displacement
Structural breakup
Abnormal structural cracking that materially affects intended use

A Note on Cracking

Concrete naturally cracks. ArmorSlab™ is not a no-crack guarantee. What we do guarantee is that when a qualifying structural failure is caused by how ArmorSlab™ was installed, Outback stands behind the work.

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More Than a Thicker Slab.
A Better-Built System
From the Ground Up.

Free estimate. Honest assessment. We'll evaluate your project, tell you what it takes, and give you an exact price before any work begins.

(260) 600-7600
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5" & 6" Minimum Thickness — Standard
BridgeBuilt™ Rebar Reinforcement
10-Year Structural Warranty
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