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        "text": "Most metal workshops require a reinforced concrete slab designed to support concentrated point loads from machinery, workbenches, and vehicles. The slab typically ranges from 4 to 6 inches thick, reinforced with rebar or welded wire mesh, and poured over a compacted aggregate base. If you plan to install heavy-duty machinery or a two-post automotive lift, the foundation will need deeper, thickened footings engineered directly under the lift mounting points to meet structural anchoring specifications.",
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