Slab on grade/ Discussions

Engineered Slab on Grade or Footings

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Posted by Jeff Ryan Feb. 15, 2022, 9:59 a.m. Foundations and Basements 1 Responses

How do you finish the exterior of slab on grade?

...slabongradeconstructiontechnique and wondering how you finish the exterior of the footing insulationonce the forms are removed, specifically the top of the...

Posted by Dave Derouin Oct. 18, 2018, 1:45 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

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

...ons of a basement vsslabongradeas a good starting place–SlabonGradevs Foundation& Crawlspace or Basement? In there you can see ourslabongradein...

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

Can we backfill a basement and then do slab on grade?

...ondered about 'backfilling' our basement, raising the house to second story height, and building a new ground flooronaslabongradefoundation, so to speak. ...

Posted by susannahandjared mcisaac March 3, 2022, 4:20 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

Should I build a basement or slab on grade?

...onhow to build aslabongrade, but this page addresses your dilemma specifically-SlabonGradeor Foundationand Basement; Which is Best? Part of the pro...

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

Are slab on grade foundations cheaper than a basement?

...onwill for sure invite a heated discussion, but we welcome that : ) We’d choose aslabongradeover a basement almost every time, and in most cases yes, a sla...

Posted by Jason Nov. 21, 2019, 4:12 p.m. New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 Responses

Does slab on grade need to have in floor heating?

...oncerned with moisture from theslaband having flooring over the concrete causing mould issues. A polished concreteslabongrade, or any basement concrete flo...

Posted by Lauren Panzani Nov. 13, 2020, 11:06 a.m. New foundations and slab-on-grade 1 Responses

Can you insulate an existing slab on grade floor?

...oncept space with few doors. Comfort-wise those are really youronly options along with area rugs, and for saving money long term you may consider upgrading to ...

Posted by Patrick Berkeley Dec. 31, 2020, 10:14 p.m. Foundation and basement improvements 5 Responses

What is the best way to build a slab on grade on bedrock?

...one and then yourslabongradeform kit. You have other optionto raft construction.check iso-slabis structural insulatedslabkit,cheaper and easiest opti...

Posted by peter owen Oct. 31, 2019, 3:33 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

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

...slabongradeand monolithic foundationare going to pretty much mean the same thing? Wrong answer Mike,slabongradefoundationform kit isonlyone pours !!an...

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

你能把平地地基上的楼板抬高吗?

...on. My questionis what would be the best way of constructing such a foundation? Or if it's even possible? I'd like the insulatedslabongradefoundationide...

Posted by Raoul Lions July 27, 2019, 2:47 p.m. Slab on Grade 4 Responses

What is the best way to install slab on grade insulation?

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Posted by paul fowler Aug. 26, 2021, 8:29 p.m. Slab on Grade 3 Responses

你能在平地板上加一个屏风/阳光房和甲板吗?

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Posted by Pierre Contant July 1, 2020, 10:55 a.m. Slab on Grade 2 Responses

What's cheaper for total building costs, slab on grade or basement?

...one to rot due to the standard practices of basement construction. I would read here firstonour pros and cons page – Choosing between aslabongradeand a ...

Posted by tony wolff Dec. 24, 2020, 3:09 p.m. Foundations and Basements 1 Responses

Does insulating a slab on grade make the building less stable?

...onthe insulationsandwiched between the ground and theslab. What do you think? ASlabonGradeneeds to be built correctly, but no, Insulationunder aslabfl...

Posted by Nicolas Jalbert May 28, 2018, 4:56 p.m. Slab on Grade 1 Responses

What is the optimal setup for mechanical systems for slab on grade?

...slabongradehome. I definitely want a hydronic in floor heat system, along with a heat pump. With the absence of central ductwork, where do I put the ERV? Wou...

Posted by Dave Nuttall July 6, 2019, 9:42 a.m. Mechanical systems 1 Responses

What is the best way to build a slab on grade foundation?

...ononeslab(one footprint). I was looking at confirmationto utilize different thicknesses and reinforcement for different loadsononeslab. You inadvertantly...

Posted by Earl Williams Nov. 30, 2021, 12:25 p.m. Slab on Grade 3 Responses

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

...onfrom the earth, as well as protectionfrom elements. But, after reading some of your wonderful articles, I am wondering if theslabongradeis better and ...

Posted by A. Delmas 2020年5月21日,晚上8:59 Foundation choices 1 Responses