Raft slab/ Discussions

Could we use a raft slab with ICF walls on a sloped site?

...RaftSlabs – how to build aslabon grade or basement on problem soils Araftslabis engineered to spread the weight of the building evenly over the entire s...

Posted by Paul Fischer Sept. 15, 2020, 2:21 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

How to you build a raft slab foundation?

...raftslabis different than standardslabon grade construction, and it pretty much by definition needs to be designed by an engineer. A trueraftslabis built...

Posted by Kate Bottriell Aug. 19, 2021, 5:25 a.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

Can I use a Legalett slab in Florida if I don't want floor heat?

...slab, or do you have something like this without the heated floors that would work better? A Legalettraftslabhas an optional air heated radiant floor , but i...

Posted by Harry Dickinson March 25, 2021, 10:21 a.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

How much for a 1200 square foot house will it cost me to finish the slab

...slab等级预制套件?If so, see this page on Legalett Geoslab基础套件和空气加热地板,你可以通过那里联系他们。如果那不是…

Posted by Walter Hale Oct. 1, 2020, 7:20 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

What is the best method of building a slab on grade?

...slabs with different methods, our preferred method on how to build aslabon grade would be with an engineered prefabraftslabkit . The reason we like that sy...

Posted by Jay Law April 19, 2021, 3:09 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

Legalett空气加热地板在浇筑混凝土时效果如何?

...Slabon Grade for LEED, Passive, ZNE Legalett monitors the process of installion for theirraftslabkits, which includes a pre-pour inspection for warranty, ...

Posted by Israel Sword March 28, 2020, 6:26 a.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

What's the difference between a slab on grade and a monolithic foundation?

...slabon grade and monolithic foundation styrofoam forms - is there a difference or are they the same thing? Aslabon grade literally means aslabof concrete o...

Posted by Ronaldo Johnitas Dec. 10, 2019, 6:12 a.m. Slab on Grade 4 Responses

你能在平地板上加一个屏风/阳光房和甲板吗?

...slabbut a company that supplies prefabslabon grade kits (Legalett) can easily provide that, see more here –Slab-on-GradeRaftFoundation Insulation Detail...

Posted by Pierre Contant 2020年7月1日上午10:55 Slab on Grade 2 Responses

Do you have an engineer directory for slab on grade designers?

...slab, but the one lead I can give you would be Legalett that providesraftslabs across all North America . They deliver all over North America, and their kits ...

Posted by Paul Giusto Dec. 30, 2019, 8:12 a.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

Should I build a basement or slab on grade?

...slabon grade mainly because of familiarity . Most don’t know how to build aslabon grade so they tend to steer you way from them simply for lack of knowledge ...

Posted by robert baker March 27, 2020, 6:54 p.m. New foundations and slab-on-grade 9 Responses

Protection from Insects for Legalett Geo-passive super insulated slab on grade?

...slabis the possibility of insects, especially termites and/or carpenter ants infesting the EPS. Is that a danger? Among the many possible ways to protect again...

Posted by James Burns April 30, 2020, 11:11 a.m. Slab on Grade 0 Responses

How do you choose between a basement or slab on grade?

...slabon grade and a basement However, is your lot sloped in a way that creating a flat surface for aslabis a problem? If so, the Legalett prefabslabon gra...

Posted by A. Delmas May 21, 2020, 8:59 p.m. Foundation choices 1 Responses

What should I look for if I want to buy a slab on grade house?

I'm looking to buy a house build on aslab关于成绩。在绝缘方面我应该寻找什么?谢谢,特里,房子在哪儿,你知道那个…

Posted by terry northcott 2019年3月25日上午11:02 Slab on Grade 1 Responses

How well do Legalett slab on grade floor forms work?

...raftslabusing Legalett ICFslabforms. 2) How are those issues usually addressed? What issues?! :) 3) What is the long term track record of Legalett sla...

Posted by Steve Sykes Aug. 18, 2019, 3:21 p.m. Slab on Grade 3 Responses

Why do you say building on a slab is more ecological than starting with a basement?

...slab-on-grade construction over a basement are undeniable, you can read all the pros and cons here -Slabon Grade or Foundation and Basement; Which is Best? ...

Posted by Geri P Dec. 11, 2017, 11:45 a.m. Foundations and Basements 1 Responses

Slab on Grade for House in Grand Rapids MI - Can I get Prefab form kits & Assistance easily?

...slab理想情况下,带有热空气辐射供暖系统的区域面积约为1000平方英尺。There is only one manufacturer ofslabon grade form kits with air...

Posted by Greg Hooks Nov. 20, 2019, 3:35 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

Do I need to insulate under the footings of a frost protected shallow foundation?

...slabto ensure durability: The AFI (air freeze index), how much insulation encases theslab, the soil conditions, and whether or not theslab将加热。Th……

Posted by Jon Piana April 15, 2019, 8:45 a.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

What is your opinion about building a garage on posts (screw piles)?

...slabfloor (araft-slabis also an option for softer soils) . The disadvantages of screw pile construction: A floor raised on screw piles leaves an addition...

Posted by Les P Dec. 11, 2017, 2:21 p.m. Foundations and Basements 1 Responses